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President Donald Trump attempted to walk-back controversial statements he made suggesting he would push cuts to Social Security and Medicaid.
Cuts to the popular programs are overwhelmingly unpopular and have become a flashpoint in the 2020 presidential election.
While attending the World Economic Forum’s summit in Davos, Trump told CNBC's Joe Kernan that entitlements would be on his plate.
On Thursday, Trump claimed it was actually the Democrats who would harm Social Security, while he was good on the issue.
"Democrats are going to destroy your Social Security. I have totally left it alone, as promised, and will save it!" Trump tweeted.
The commander-in-chief was quickly blasted for his claim. Here's some of what people were saying:
