Remarks on Signing a Proclamation Commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the Social Security Act and an Exchange With Reporters
Issued 2025-08-14 by Donald J. Trump
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This action is a ceremonial proclamation marking the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act. The President, with the assistance of the Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, is celebrating this milestone and highlighting efforts to strengthen Social Security for future generations. This proclamation doesn’t create new laws or require congressional approval; it simply recognizes and draws attention to the significance of Social Security.
The proclamation focuses on improvements made under the current administration, specifically noting a decrease in call wait times (down 73 percent) and a reduction in the disability claims backlog (down 26 percent). It also emphasizes a commitment to protecting Social Security benefits for the approximately 60 million American seniors who rely on it.
The proclamation contrasts this progress with the previous administration’s performance, stating that Social Security deteriorated under Biden’s leadership and highlighting issues such as long wait times and a significant backlog in disability claims.
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This proclamation designates "Remarks on Signing a Proclamation Commemorating the 90th Anniversary of the Social Security Act and an Exchange With Reporters" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to anniversary of the social security act and an exchange with reporters. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and they fall squarely within the executive tradition. They do not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens.
Ceremonial proclamations like this one are purely declaratory. They express the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation, drawing public awareness to causes or communities. They require no congressional approval and face no constitutional challenges.
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