Trump-Driven 2027 Social Security COLA Could Boost Checks But Jeopardize Solvency
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The 2027 Social Security cost‑of‑living adjustment is expected to be unusually large due to Trump-era inflation drivers—tariffs and higher energy costs from the Iran conflict—with estimates around 3.4–3.6%. While a bigger payout would help beneficiaries, it could hasten the depletion of the OASI trust fund, potentially forcing future benefit cuts; the 2032 exhaustion timeline underscores sustainability risks amid ongoing price pressures tied to policy actions.
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