Fact check: Trump makes big false claims about his big domestic policy bill
Briefly

President Trump's recent speech promoting his domestic policy bill contained several false claims regarding Medicaid funding cuts and Social Security taxes. He asserted that the legislation would leave Medicaid unchanged, while evidence shows significant alterations can lead to millions losing coverage. Additionally, he misrepresented the bill's tax implications for Social Security benefits, stating it would eliminate taxes, when, in reality, it only provides a temporary larger deduction. The White House did not specifically address these inaccuracies, focusing instead on the overall benefits of the bill. Concerns remain about potential changes as the Senate deliberates.
President Trump falsely claimed that Medicaid is left the same by his proposed domestic policy bill, which actually includes significant funding cuts; this contradicts his statements.
Despite claiming the bill eliminates taxes on Social Security benefits, Trump's proposals would only offer a temporary tax deduction for seniors, not a full elimination.
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