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Seniors--Beware. Since he took office, Donald Trump has declared war on Social Security. He teamed up with the richest man on earth to gut the Social Security Administration, effectively building a wall of bureaucracy between seniors and the benefits they earned their entire working lives. Now, with the midterms looming, Republicans are rolling out a new message to seniors. Senate Republican Congressman Mike Collins from Georgia signals his intent to end Social Security: "Old people need to get off Social Security [and] get back into the workforce." Congressman Mike Collins was born on July 2, 1967, making him 59 years old. As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, his annual salary is the standard rank-and-file rate of $174,000. Representative Mike Collins has voted against several notable pieces of legislation during his tenure in the House of Representatives: Social Security Administration (SSA) Funding & Operations: He consistently votes in favor of Republican spending cuts and government budget resolutions (such as the Limit, Save, Grow Act and FY25/FY26 Republican budget plans). Opponents point out that reducing administrative funding for the SSA leads to longer wait times, field office closures, and slower processing for claims and disability benefits. Social Security Fairness Act (Repealing WEP/GPO): In late 2024, when the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act passed the House to eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), which reduced Social Security payouts for public workers like teachers and police officers, Collins was among the 75 House members who voted against it. Senator Susan Collins ESG Rules in Retirement Accounts: He voted in favor of overturning federal rules that allowed retirement plan managers to consider Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors in investment decisions, arguing it prioritized political agendas over maximum financial return for retirees. Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023: He was among the Republicans who voted against the bipartisan agreement to raise the debt ceiling and set spending limits. Foreign Military Assistance to Ukraine: He voted against bills providing military aid packages to Ukraine during the Russian invasion. Environmental & Energy Regulations: He has consistently voted against environmental protection bills, clean energy incentives, and regulatory measures aimed at addressing climate risks or restricting fossil fuel extraction. He has voted for: The SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility): Voted for legislation requiring states to verify U.S. citizenship and photo identification before registering individuals for federal elections. Aid to Israel: Supported emergency aid and military funding for Israel following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): Voted in favor of defense funding bills, including amendments aimed at restricting certain DEI and military health policies.