DeSantis and Haley Clash Over Social Security Reform
Haley Accuses DeSantis of Hypocrisy, DeSantis Misrepresents Haley's Stance and Life Expectancy Trends
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized former U.S. ambassador Nikki Haley during a CNN town hall, claiming she wants to raise the retirement age and that life expectancy is declining in the U.S.
- Haley has clarified that she wants to raise the retirement age for younger people entering the system, not for all demographics.
- DeSantis' claim about declining life expectancy is misleading; life expectancy dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic but began to rebound in 2022.
- Haley's campaign has accused DeSantis of hypocrisy, pointing out that he previously advocated for raising the retirement age due to increasing life expectancy.
- The dispute over Social Security is the latest issue in the ongoing rivalry between DeSantis and Haley, who are both potential 2024 presidential candidates.