Trump pivots (to the right)

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Donald Trump’s presidential campaign waffled again on the details of its economic policy, with a top adviser suggesting a Trump administration would be open to reductions in Medicare and Social Security spending if the campaign’s tax cuts don’t achieve extraordinary budget surpluses. To date, Mr. Trump has stood by his promise to leave untouched the entitlement benefits that older Americans receive, while proposing an unprecedentedly large tax cut. Outside analysts have concluded that combination would worsen the country’s long-term fiscal position.

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To get past the WSJ paywall, Google the title of the article (Trump Adviser Says He’s Open to Entitlement Program Changes) and use the link in the results.

By the way, it is a guaranteed fact that Trump's massive tax cuts would lead to huge increases in deficit spending if enacted.

I wonder if this has anything to do with him meeting with Paul Ryan in an effort to unify the party (apparently back to being one that doesn't give a flying **** about America's most vulnerable citizens). And/or maybe the rich, extreme right GOP donors won't donate unless he (says) he is willing to **** over the poors (I doubt he has enough money to self finance a GE campaign.)