Tuesday 27 September 2022 08:23 PM Biden shames Rick Scott and Ron Johnson for wanting to put social security 'on ... trends now
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President Joe Biden used a Rose Garden speech on touting his work reducing healthcare costs to launch a political attack on Republicans, accusing them of plotting the abolition of Social Security if they take back Congress.
The warning is designed to win over older voters, a key demographic in November's midterm elections.
Biden held the event to advertise that Americans will pay less next year on monthly premiums for Medicare 's Part B plan, which covers routine doctors' visits and other outpatient care.
But he quickly pivoted to contrast his administration's plans with those of his opponents.
He brandished a copy of Sen. Rick Scott's '11-point plan to rescue America' and said it effectively meant social security programs would be 'on the chopping block' every five years.
Scott heads the National Republican Senatorial Committee, which puts him at the forefront of his party's campaign to retake the Senate.
'Okay, I won't read through all of it,' said Biden. 'But it says all federal legislation sunsets in five years. If it is worth keeping. Congress can pass it again.
'Translated: If you
