AARP (formerly called the American Association of Retired Persons) is a United States–based interest group focusing on issues affecting those over the age of fifty. According to the organization, it had more than 38 million members as of 2018.

What group is AARP trying to represent?

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to address the needs and interests of middle-aged and elderly people in the United States. Its membership is open to all persons age 50 or older, whether working or retired.

What does AARP oppose?

AARP opposes TRUST Act “Older Americans overwhelmingly oppose cutting Social Security and Medicare to reduce the deficit. … All members of Congress should be held accountable for any action on Social Security and Medicare.” The TRUST Act was first introduced in 2019 but has not become law.