The Trump-DeSantis Feud: Impact on Social Security, Medicare, and 2024 Presidential Race.

Former President Donald Trump is targeting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other potential 2024 GOP presidential candidates for their past or present support of scaling back Social Security and Medicare benefits, making reforming the programs a central issue in the early stages of the primary campaign. Changes to the programs are politically sensitive, as nearly all Americans are eligible for them, and fixing their finances is crucial to achieving the Republican goal of balancing the federal budget.