During a town hall in Parkersburg, Iowa, Senator Joni Ernst responded to a concerned citizen regarding the GOP's Big Beautiful Bill by suggesting that those not eligible for Medicaid should receive benefits elsewhere. The response drew jeers and heckling from the audience, highlighting significant discontent with the proposed healthcare cuts. The conversation was further complicated by a CBO estimate predicting that the legislation could leave up to 15 million people without insurance, which raises concerns about public health and accessibility to care.
Senator Joni Ernst faced heckling during a town hall after defending the GOP Big Beautiful Bill, dismissing concerns about potential Medicaid cuts.
Estimates suggest the Trump-backed Big Beautiful Bill could increase the number of uninsured people by nearly 15 million, raising significant public health concerns.
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