Trump warned at the press conference that if an agreement is not reached with the Democrats, programs like Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare will be in danger. There are currently no changes to Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid as the government shutdown, which just reached its third week, continues.

"I was required to pay into these programs with the understanding that they’d be there if I needed them. They’re stealing our money."

After a delay that left millions of Americans waiting anxiously, the Social Security Administration has officially confirmed a 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026

President Trump warned that Social Security and Medicare could disappear without Democratic support for funding, as the government shutdown continues.