Thinking about the long term future of Social Security, do you think…some reductions in benefits for future retirees need to be considered, or Social Security benefits should not be reduced in any way? (If needs reduction, ask:) Should Social Security be…phased out as a government program, or maintained at a reduced level? (If no reduction, ask:) Should Social Security…cover more people, with greater benefits, or be kept about as it is?
Thinking about the long term future of Social Security, do you think…some reductions in benefits for future retirees need to be considered, or Social Security benefits should not be reduced in any way? (If needs reduction, ask:) Should Social Security be…phased out as a government program, or maintained at a reduced level? (If no reduction, ask:) Should Social Security…cover more people, with greater benefits, or be kept about as it is?
American Trends Panel Wave 183
Conducted from Nov 17, 2025 to Nov 30, 2025
Conducted from Nov 17, 2025 to Nov 30, 2025
PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Thinking about the long term future of Social Security, do you think…some reductions in benefits for future retirees need to be considered, or Social Security benefits should not be reduced in any way? (If needs reduction, ask:) Should Social Security be…phased out as a government program, or maintained at a reduced level? (If no reduction, ask:) Should Social Security…cover more people, with greater benefits, or be kept about as it is?
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American Trends Panel Wave 183
Conducted from Nov 17, 2025 to Nov 30, 2025
Conducted from Nov 17, 2025 to Nov 30, 2025
PEW RESEARCH CENTER