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Paxton says he won’t cut Social Security benefits, responding to leaked audio

Houston Public Media By Andrew Schneider Oct 13, 2026 · 4:15 PM 6 views 0 comments

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Texas Attorney General and Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton said he would protect Social Security, but that cuts to federal spending are necessary to reduce the budget deficit in the long-term.

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