Recognizing that Social Security reform has derailed Republican candidates in the past, Donald Trump took a third-rail approach to discussing Social Security on the campaign trail. Now that Trump is the next president of the United States, however, he may have to become more vocal about his plans for the important safety net for retirees. Congress is firmly in the hands of Republicans who have previously recommended big changes to Social Security, so it’s likely that at least some of those proposals will make their way to the Oval Office.