Speaker Mike Johnson's Republican House majority is working on passing President Trump's budget amid significant public opposition to cuts in Medicaid. Polling indicates that about 76% of the public, including many Republicans, oppose cuts to this crucial social safety net program. The Congressional Budget Office warns that to achieve savings, Republicans may need to enforce cuts to Medicaid, provoking pushback from several GOP lawmakers. A significant number of House Republicans have indicated they will not support budget reconciliation if vulnerable populations lose coverage, highlighting the tensions between fiscal goals and constituents' needs.
As Speaker Mike Johnson and his GOP majority face public opposition, deep cuts to Medicaid risk losing support from members of their own party.
Rep. Jeff Hurd emphasized the importance of preserving Medicaid's original purpose, focusing on protecting children, pregnant women, low-income individuals, and seniors.
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