Social Security speaker travels Minnesota
Bipartisan audiences hear about the Social Security Expansion Act
Renowned Social Security speaker Brian Rohrenbach received his first survivor’s check at the tender age of 12. The financial support provided to Brian, his sister, and their mother, upon the death of his father, was crucial in helping them cope with their devastating loss.
As he transitioned into adulthood, Brian began contributing to the Social Security system through various jobs. He was a farmer, and later working in agricultural equipment sales and as a chemical transport truck driver. Now at 85 years old, while enjoying his full Social Security benefits, his friends joke that he ‘flunked’ retirement, as until recently he has been actively fertilizer for a local farmers co-op.
A President who bridged political divides
During his 2023 State of the Union address, President Biden skillfully secured Republican agreement that no cuts would be made to Medicare and Social Security under his watch. He praised them for their stance.
This prompted Brian to take initiative. In the lead-up to the 2024 elections, he and the Patriotic Chickens launched a campaign with the slogan ‘Protect Medicare and Social Security!’ They distributed thousands of signs, bumper stickers, and brochures around the state of Minnesota. He even rallied friends to help fund a billboard featuring this message, but its popularity quickly led to 35 more billboards throughout greater Minnesota.
Speaking his bipartisan message of Social Security
Although inspired by Biden, Brian firmly believes that the preservation of Social Security transcends party lines: ‘When you enroll in Social Security, no one inquires whether you are a Republican or a Democrat.’ He views this as a unifying issue for all voters.
He is currently speaking to civic groups across the state. His presentation focuses on educating voters and candidates about how the –Social Security Expansion Act can ensure its viability for the next 75 years.
Delivering signs to every corner of Minnesota
In 2024, Brian traveled 7,000 miles across the state, delivering signs to the homes and farms of enthusiastic voters. He expresses to people, ‘I don’t want to reach the election and feel like I could have done more.’
