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Trump truth Social post containing 2 videos. Video transcript Today, I'm thrilled to make an announcement benefiting millions of America's incredible seniors. For years, Washington's politicians have funneled money to a little-known government program.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Truth Social post containing 2 videos.
Video transcript Today, I’m thrilled to make an announcement benefiting millions of America’s incredible seniors.
Donald J. Trump announced that over 20 million seniors will receive a one-time deposit of nearly $100 from the Medicare Improvement Fund to offset premium costs. This initiative comes as standard Medicare Part B monthly premiums are projected to rise to $202.90 in 2026, up from $185 in 2025.
Truth Social post containing 2 videos.
Video transcript Today, I’m thrilled to make an announcement benefiting millions of America’s incredible seniors. For years, Washington’s politicians have funneled money to a little-known government program called the Medicare Improvement Fund. It has billions of dollars, but for its entire existence, past presidents and Congress never spent the money to actually improve Medicare. Premiums rose and Americans on Medicare suffered greatly. But under our leadership, we’re finally going to use the Medicare Improvement Fund to do what it was designed and intended to do: help America’s seniors. I’m pleased to announce that over 20 million seniors on Medicare will soon be receiving a deposit of nearly $100 directly into their bank accounts. Through our war on fraud, we have already reduced your Medicare premiums by $132 per year, which is a record. Now, October premiums will be offset with these additional funds, and seniors will be able to use that money for their health care needs. The payments will be going out within days. You’ll get your money almost immediately. In everything we do, we’re looking out for America’s people and America’s seniors and putting more money in your pockets. Thank you very much.
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President Trump is the author of Trump: The Art of the Deal, Trump: Think Like a Billionaire: Everything You Need to Know About Success, Real Estate, and Life, and Think Big: Make It Happen in Business and Life. Analyst and Trump supporter Rod Martin points to The Art of the Deal, Trump's 1987 book, as an explanation of his deal-making philosophy: making big announcements, pivoting often in public statements and, Martin says, ultimately getting what he wanted all along. Critics contend that Trump's books were published decades ago or were aimed at making money, not shedding light. "Generally," Martin said, "critics don't read The Art of the Deal. If they did, they would understand."