2024 GOP hopefuls propose solutions to Social Security crisis
Republican presidential candidates proposed solutions to the depleting Social Security funds during a debate, with some advocating for raising the retirement age while others focused on economic growth and tax cuts. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley called for raising the retirement age, while South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott rejected the idea and emphasized economic growth. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed inflation and rejected raising the retirement age, while candidate Vivek Ramaswamy proposed reducing spending to save Social Security.