The Constitution Party holds that the Constitution does not authorize a federal Social Security system. Its platform calls for phasing out the program responsibly while meeting obligations already incurred, limited to each person’s total contributions.
The party supports allowing contributors to control their retirement savings through private retirement and pension programs. It also opposes using Social Security tax receipts to cover unrelated government spending.
A phaseout is a policy goal, not a description of current law or an immediate change to anyone’s benefits. The adopted platform explains the proposed transition, retirement choices, and other provisions.
For the adopted position, read our 2024 National Platform. Further reading: the national party’s Social Security page.