How Undocumented Workers Fund Social Security

You won't believe who's helping to keep Social Security running: undocumented immigrants. In 2022 alone, they contributed a whopping $25. 7 billion in taxes to the program, according to a study by a tax research group. The kicker? They can't collect benefits without legal status, so their money supports benefits for Americans. With President-elect Trump promising massive deportations, some experts worry this could drain Social Security's coffers by $20 billion annually.

That's not chump change, considering Social Security sends out $1. 5 trillion in benefits each year to 68 million Americans. It's a complex issue, but one thing's clear: undocumented workers are playing a significant role in Social Security's finances. Let's think about how to fix the system without missing out on their contributions.

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