In an astonishing revelation, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has apparently mastered time travel—or at least the art of prophetic Facebook posting. According to her latest social media outburst, the Trump Administration has CONFIRMED plans to eliminate Social Security and Medicare, throwing millions of unsuspecting retirees into a dystopian wasteland where bingo halls are deserted, early-bird specials are extinct, and seniors are forced to barter Werther’s Originals for medical care.
“They were never going to stop at Medicaid!” Hochul proclaimed, presumably after stepping out of her newly acquired DeLorean. “Now, the Trump Administration is confirming their plans to ELIMINATE Social Security and Medicare!”
Shocking, right? Well, only if it were true. Fact-checkers across the land have been frantically flipping through government documents, searching in vain for this so-called “confirmation.” Thus far, they’ve found nothing—not a single bill, press release, or secret memo revealing Trump’s alleged master plan to erase Social Security from existence. Perhaps the governor intercepted classified documents using her psychic powers? Or maybe she’s just practicing for a future career in dramatic screenplay writing. Either way, we applaud the creativity.
But let’s assume for a moment that her statement is accurate. What would this apocalyptic world look like?
- Seniors Take to the Streets – Millions of grandmas and grandpas, armed with rolling walkers and questionable knitting projects, descend upon Washington demanding justice. “We fought in the Great Coupon Wars of ’97, and we’ll fight again!” shouts one retiree, brandishing a wooden cane.
- The Great Shuffleboard Underground – With no government support, the elderly form secret shuffleboard tournaments in abandoned warehouses, placing bets in the only currency that still holds value: unopened packs of pudding cups.
- AARP Declares Independence – In an unprecedented move, the American Association of Retired Persons secedes from the Union, forming a breakaway state where discounts on prescription drugs and early dinner reservations are sacred law.
- Billionaires Buy Up All the Rocking Chairs – In this bleak future, Wall Street titans corner the market on rocking chairs, leaving retirees with nothing but uncomfortable stools. “We had to do it,” explains one hedge fund manager. “The rocking chair industry was simply unsustainable.”
Unfortunately for the governor, reality is far less thrilling. The Trump administration, despite its many controversies, never actually proposed eliminating Social Security and Medicare. But hey—why let facts get in the way of a good panic post?
So what’s next for Governor Hochul? Will she predict the return of prohibition? A ban on ice cream? Perhaps a mandatory bedtime for anyone over 50? Stay tuned, folks—the future is looking wild, at least on Facebook.
The claim that the Trump Administration is confirming plans to eliminate Social Security and Medicare is false because:
No Official Policy or Plan – There has been no official proposal from the Trump administration to eliminate Social Security or Medicare. While discussions have occurred about potential reforms, reductions in spending, or changes to funding mechanisms, there has been no policy stating an intent to abolish these programs.
Legal and Political Barriers – Social Security and Medicare are entrenched entitlement programs with strong bipartisan support. Completely eliminating them would require congressional approval and be politically improbable.
Misrepresentation of Past Comments – Some concerns about Social Security and Medicare stem from statements made by Trump or members of his administration regarding potential cuts, restructuring, or payroll tax changes. However, these discussions do not equate to a plan for elimination.
Fact-Checking Organizations Have Debunked Similar Claims – Independent fact-checkers have repeatedly found claims that Trump or Republicans plan to abolish Social Security and Medicare to be misleading or false.
While policy debates over funding and reforms are real, stating that the Trump administration has confirmed plans to eliminate Social Security and Medicare is inaccurate and misleading. ( Chat GPT )
FACT CHECK: President Trump Will Always Protect Social Security, Medicare
The White House
March 11, 2025
The Trump Administration will not cut Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid benefits. President Trump himself has said it (over and over and over again).
Elon Musk didn’t say that, either. The press is lying again.
Here is Musk’s direct quote: “The waste and fraud in entitlement spending — which is most of the federal spending is entitlements — so, that’s, like, the big one to eliminate. That’s the, sort of half-trillion, maybe $6-700 billion a year.”
A state governor’s deliberate lying on Facebook about the actions of the President of the United States, even if it scares readers, is generally not a federal crime. However, it could become one under certain circumstances:
Inciting Violence or Insurrection (18 U.S.C. § 2383, § 2384, § 2385) – If the false statements are intended to incite rebellion, sedition, or violent acts against the government, they could violate federal laws against insurrection, seditious conspiracy, or advocating the overthrow of the government.
Fraud or False Statements to Federal Agencies (18 U.S.C. § 1001) – If the governor lies in an official capacity to federal authorities or as part of a scheme to defraud the government, it could be a federal offense.
Election Interference (52 U.S.C. § 20511) – If the misinformation is intended to suppress or manipulate voting in federal elections, it could violate election laws.
Terroristic Threats or Public Safety Violations – If the statements are meant to spread panic (e.g., false claims of an imminent national security threat), they could be scrutinized under federal laws related to false information and hoaxes.
While lying itself is not generally criminal, if the false statements meet specific legal criteria—such as inciting violence, interfering with elections, or defrauding the government—they could be prosecuted as federal crimes.
Sources: Facebook, WH.gov, Midtown Tribune
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