After President Biden falsely claimed Republicans want to slash Social Security and Medicare, the White House released a statement tripling down on this claim.
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"I'm not saying it's a majority of you. I don't even think it's even a significant – but it’s being proposed by individuals," he said."I'm politely not naming them, but it's being proposed by some of you." "Anyone who doubts it, contact my office and I will give you a copy of the proposal," Biden continued.
The White House statement appeared to offer some defense to Biden’s claim, noting Republicans like Sens. Mike Lee and John Thune have criticized the programs.
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