As congressional Republicans seek to extend Trump's 2017 tax cuts for the wealthy, the possibility of substantial Medicaid cuts emerges. A recent House budget resolution could threaten $880 billion in Medicaid funding over ten years, challenging the popular program serving over 70 million Americans. Despite Trump’s vow to protect it, significant cuts would impact state governments and healthcare provisions. Organizations ranging from the AARP to the American Hospital Association strongly oppose these cuts, indicating potential public backlash and political risks for Republicans.
President Trump has been busy with his executive branch rampage, congressional Republicans have been pursuing a plan to extend and enlarge Mr. Trump's 2017 tax cuts.
House Republicans took the first step toward Medicaid cuts by passing a budget resolution that could mean up to $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid over 10 years.
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