IF indeed Trump touches social security or disability he will lose in 2020. Too many people are dependent on these funds. He would be wise to find a way to ensure that both of these programs remain in tact rather than cut back. Those already on the program could and should be grandfathered in. Perhaps for disability -- a 5 year review and a doctor's confirmation may be in order. Perhaps privatizing social security for future recipients -- but to take away what has been given and from many people who paid into these benefits it would be wrong and I'd say he'd lose quite a few votes.
I will agree with you
@libertybele ... And I think the thing that would most help the problem is actually loosening the regulations and providing for interim funding for those trying to get back up, even if it is long term. Encouraging self sufficiency however that works and to the degree that is possible... Either you have disability or you don't. There is nothing in between...
There is very little in the way of assistance into an entrepreneurial state - for folks that could help themselves when no employer in his right mind would hire them. You normally get one shot at reeducation, and if you fall back down, or mess it up, it's gone.
There is no provision for those with high medical costs to otherwise support themselves. The medical leaves the moment you say you are better, or the moment you are deemed unqualified. And getting it back if you are mistaken just will not happen without another years-long trip through federal and state bureaucracy.
Disability is a hole they make dang hard to climb out of... And for people that are quite probably still damaged in many ways, and needing to cope with that while trying to get back on their feet, find no help or relief. The whole thing is designed to keep you disabled - not to help you back up.