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Ted Cruz Says Trump Accounts Could Replace Social Security. Retirement Pros Are Skeptical.
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Rob Burgess
News May 14, 2026 at 02:02 PM
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- Sen. Ted Cruz, one of the architects of the program, says these accounts may pave the way to privatization.
- Consultant Marcia Mantell says that, while she supports the accounts, she is "livid" at this suggestion.
- An advisor called the idea an "interesting thought" and said his younger clients are not convinced the current program will be there for them.
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