Europe EditionRepublicans warn Trump admin about Medicaid cuts
- Republican lawmakers warn party leaders against deep Medicaid cuts amid debates over fiscal reforms following Trump’s 2026 budget proposal.
- This concern arises because proposed federal caps would reduce government funding to states, potentially shifting costs and cutting programs relied on by millions.
- Moderate Republicans like Mike Lawler and Don Bacon lead efforts urging focus on fraud reduction and administrative efficiency rather than eligibility cuts.
- Kevin Thompson noted that many states with significant Medicaid expansion are strongholds for the Republican Party, presenting a political challenge for GOP leaders.
- This internal GOP resistance suggests Medicaid policy changes may be moderated to avoid harming access to care and political support in swing districts.
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GOP Rep. Malliotakis on breaking with her party and taking a stand against Medicaid cuts
A dozen House Republicans wrote a letter to House leadership last month voicing opposition to potential Medicaid cuts. They say they support what they call "targeted reforms," but will not back "any reduction in Medicaid coverage for vulnerable populations." New York Republican Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis is among them and joined Geoff Bennett to discuss more.
Key Republican Says Megabill Deadline Seems Unlikely
Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) said that Republicans will be “hard pressed” to finish their megabill by Memorial Day, Politico reports. “Republicans are still sorting through major divisions on how deeply to make cuts to Medicaid and issues related to state and local tax deductions. At stake is extending President Donald Trump’s tax cuts and enacting his broader agenda on tax, energy and border policy.”
Trump cuts government spending deeply, even his own supporters are not spared
US President Donald Trump wants to drastically reduce the federal government and cut 163 billion dollars. According to American expert Willem Post of the Clingendael Institute, the fact that his own supporters will also be affected is not a mistake, but a deliberately calculated risk in Trump's political strategy.
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