Harris Reaffirms Commitment to Seniors During Debate While Trump Stays Mum

"Thank you to Kamala Harris for reinforcing her commitment to Social Security and Medicare during tonight's debate. The Vice President promised to protect both programs based on her core values, including the value of our nation's seniors. She also touted the administration's success in lowering prescription drug prices for older Americans - including empowering Medicare to negotiate drug prices, limiting seniors' out of pocket prescription costs at $2,000 per year, and capping insulin costs for Medicare Part D beneficiaries at $35/month.

By contrast, Donald Trump was mum on the topic of Social Security and Medicare tonight. At least when Trump has nothing to say, he cannot compound his many conflicting and confusing statements about Social Security and Medicare - from calling Social Security a 'Ponzi Scheme' to saying he's 'open' to 'cutting entitlements' and proposing to eliminate some of the taxes that fund Social Security. Tonight's debate underlines the fundamental reality that one candidate in this race will truly protect Social Security and Medicare - and that is Kamala Harris." - Max Richtman, President & CEO, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare

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