Biden is referring to Trump's comments over the payroll tax, which, according to the Social Security Administration, accounted for 89% of Social Security income in 2019. Facts First: While it's true that Trump has suggested doing away with the payroll tax, his comments have been confusing. He has said he would forgive any deferred payroll tax and also that he would completely eliminate the tax. It found that the Social Security Trust Fund could be depleted in 2023 if there was no new source of revenue. Later, Fox News' John Roberts asked Trump "if you permanently rescind the payroll tax, how do you pay for Social Security?"

Source: CNN September 08, 2020 21:56 UTC