Columbus, Ohio- Today marks the 90th anniversary of the social security program, which helps millions of Americans retire with dignity. Instead of standing up for social security, Ohio Republicans are either working to cut the program, too weak to push back, or both as social security faces its biggest threat in 90 years.

Every Republican in Ohio’s congressional delegation voted for the not-so “big, beautiful bill” that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent admitted was a “backdoor for privatizing social security.” In addition to his vote for the “big, beautiful bill” that would threaten social security, Senator Husted voted against multiple amendments that would have protected social security benefits for Ohio’s seniors. Clearly, Ohioans can’t trust Husted to protect their social security.

Meanwhile, gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy relentlessly supported Elon Musk’s DOGE cuts, which already have included deep cuts to social security. Seniors are facing up to three hour waits on the phone for assistance, and many are forced to go to an office in-person and wait in long lines. Ramaswamy is too focused on cutting taxes for his fellow billionaires. He can’t be trusted to protect Ohio seniors.

“Social security is a lifeline for more than a quarter of Ohioans, but Republicans up and down the ballot would take it away in a minute to score political points. Already, Ramaswamy and Husted have thrown the program into chaos in order to save money for billionaires, resulting in long lines and frustration for their constituents,” said Ohio Democratic Party spokeswoman Katie Seewer. “Voters won’t tolerate candidates who refuse to protect the social security they earned, and will vote accordingly in 2026.”

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