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In opposition to proposed changes, some advocates argue for a hands-off approach, suggesting that the focus should be on fostering economic growth and reducing government size. A prosperous economy could naturally increase payroll contributions to Social Security. Others posit that raising the full retirement age from 67 to 69 years could close a significant portion of the funding gap. However, Trump has resisted this idea, indicating that little will change under his leadership regarding age adjustments.