On August 14, 2025, the United States commemorated the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, originally signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Social Security has since become a foundational program providing retirement income and financial stability to millions of Americans, including seniors, people with disabilities, and families who have lost loved ones. Current political leaders across party lines emphasized the importance of protecting and strengthening Social Security for future generations. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation at the White House celebrating the milestone and pledged to maintain and enhance the program. Trump’s administration has also introduced the "One Big, Beautiful Bill," which delays proposed Social Security cuts until 2032. Despite these assurances, concerns persist among the public, with a survey from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies indicating that seven out of ten Americans worry about the program's future availability. Some lawmakers have called for safeguarding Social Security benefits for those who have contributed to the system, including proposals to remove approximately 275,000 illegal immigrants from the program to preserve its solvency. Labor unions and Democratic representatives have vowed to oppose any cuts and to fight for the program’s expansion and protection. The anniversary has sparked renewed debate on the program’s sustainability and the political efforts to ensure its longevity.