[mrsmith]

" for the next 15 years, the total of yearly contributions plus interest on bonds purchased with past surpluses will, in total exceed payouts."

But that will be paid by taxpayers. No one else.
Yeah Trump should stay away from this, and he does. Media is trying to lie him in.

[rintintin]

“But that will be paid by taxpayers. No one else.”

So will the interest on the Treasury bills in your IRA. Does that mean you’re contributing to the deficit, and the government shouldn’t pay the interest on bonds you bought?