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GOP VOTE TO CHOP MEDICAID. Republican Congress passed a bill screwing MAGA and poor people. [1]
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Date: 2025-02-27
After Trump promised his MAGA base that there would be no Medicaid cuts, he forced his Republican Congress to pass a bill that starts the process of doing just that.
GOP VOTE TO CHOP MEDICAID.
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Summary
The Republican-controlled Congress has taken its first step toward cutting Medicaid by $880 billion, with every Republican but one voting in favor. This move is intended to offset the massive $4.5 trillion in tax cuts for the wealthy and large corporations. However, these cuts will devastate millions of low-income Americans, including many Trump voters who rely on Medicaid for healthcare. Despite past GOP rhetoric painting Medicaid as a welfare handout, the reality is that it supports working-class Americans, seniors, and people with disabilities. The vote exposes the Republican Party’s willingness to sacrifice its own voters to appease billionaires and corporate interests.
Key Takeaways
Republicans voted to begin cutting $880 billion from Medicaid , despite broad public support for the program.
, despite broad public support for the program. These cuts are meant to fund a $4.5 trillion tax break for the ultra-wealthy and corporations.
Many Trump voters rely on Medicaid , contradicting Republican rhetoric that Medicaid is only for “lazy welfare people.”
, contradicting Republican rhetoric that Medicaid is only for “lazy welfare people.” Polls show 71% of Trump supporters oppose Medicaid cuts , making this move a political risk for the GOP.
, making this move a political risk for the GOP. This is part of a larger conservative strategy to dismantle social programs, with Medicare and Social Security likely next in line.
The GOP’s Medicaid cuts are a clear example of the party’s allegiance to the billionaire class over working Americans. Despite promises from Trump and Republican leaders, they have once again prioritized corporate profits over people’s lives. This attack on healthcare should serve as a wake-up call for voters—especially those in red states—to recognize that their well-being is being sacrificed for the wealthiest few. The only way to stop this cruel agenda is through public pressure and electoral accountability.
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