On Anniversary of the First Social Security Check, A Reminder That Eric Hovde “Absolutely” Wants to Cut Social Security
84 years ago today, the first ever Social Security check was issued. Since then, hundreds of millions of Americans have worked hard to receive the Social Security benefits they earned.
Unfortunately, self-serving politicians like California bank owner Eric Hovde (R–Laguna Beach) continue to attack Social Security, hoping to strip Wisconsinites of their hard-earned benefits.
“California bank owner Eric Hovde has made it clear that he will ‘absolutely’ cut Social Security, putting the program in jeopardy for over a million hard-working Wisconsinites who rely on it. Wisconsin families and seniors will remember that Hovde doesn’t share their values and will reject his self-serving agenda,” said Democratic Party of Wisconsin Rapid Response Director Arik Wolk.
Here’s Eric Hovde’s record on wanting to cut Social Security benefits:
- Hovde said he would “absolutely” support cutting Social Security benefits.
- Hovde supports raising the retirement age to as high as 72 years.
- Hovde praised a GOP budget proposal to cut $205 billion from Medicare, and said he wanted to go even further and bigger with his cuts.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
Mentioned in This Press Release
Recent Press Releases by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
WisDems First Vice-Chair Sarah Godlewski on State Supreme Court Invalidating 1849 Abortion Ban
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Democratic Party of WisconsinThe state’s liberal majority on the state supreme court has ruled the pre-Civil War law as invalid
U.S. Senator Ron Johnson Votes YES On Big Ugly Bill
Jul 1st, 2025 by Democratic Party of WisconsinAfter spending months criticizing the bill as a way to get attention, Johnson confirms that he will vote yes to gut Medicaid, food security for children, and tax cuts for his billionaire buddies — all while adding over $3 trillion to the deficit
