Trump’s promise to end Social Security taxes falls short, as the House bill only offers a temporary $4,000 deduction for seniors

For most Americans, Social Security income isn't a luxury -- it's a foundational part of their financial well-being. More than two decades of annual surveys from national pollster Gallup have consistently found that between 80% and 90% of retirees lean on their Social Security check, to some degree, to cover their expenses.

President Trump’s campaign promise to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits faces a scaled-back reality in new House legislation. Instead of a f