President Donald Trump is set to sign a memorandum today aimed at reducing Social Security benefits for individuals without legal status in the U.S. This move is expected to impact those attempting to access benefits without proper documentation,

Social Security is a lifeline for millions of American retirees, yet its benefits are taxed at relatively low income thresholds. President Trump has vowed to eliminate these taxes, but the implications of such a move are complex.

The Trump administration has announced that the SSA will end the delivery of most physical Social Security checks on Sept. 30, 2025. There will be exceptions for individuals without bank accounts into which the SSA can directly deposit checks.