Commentary
President Trump has been boasting that his One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) eliminated income taxes on Social Security. But did it? The answer is, sort of.
U.S. President Donald Trump presents a sweeping spending and tax legislation, known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," after he signed it, at the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 4, 2025. Leah Millis/Reuters
Bill King
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Bill King is a businessman and lawyer, and is a former contributor at the Houston Chronicle. He has served as a city councilman and has a strong interest in a wide range of social, environmental, and political issues. King is the author of “Saving Face” and “Unapologetically Moderate.” He also publishes a newsletter and blog, BillKingBlog.com and serves as a fellow at Rice University’s Baker Institute in Houston.
