"They would rather have us focus in and debate a misunderstood and vulnerable one percent of the population instead of focusing in on the fact that they are raiding everyone's healthcare in order to pay for tax breaks for the wealthiest one percent. All Republican politicians care about is making the rich richer and attacking trans people. They are obsessed with trans people. I actually think they think more about trans people than trans people think about trans people. They are consumed with this."
"McBride was joined by Representatives Ocasio-Cortez and Johnson for the press scrum, which comes at a critical moment: two high-profile bills - one proposing a national felony ban on trans youth healthcare and another seeking to bar Medicaid coverage - are expected to receive floor action, alongside anticipated moves by the Trump administration to pressure hospitals nationwide through Medicaid restrictions."
Two high-profile bills in Congress would impose a national felony ban on transgender youth healthcare and bar Medicaid from covering gender-affirming care. Votes on these measures are scheduled within two legislative days, coinciding with the imminent expiration of Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that could sharply raise insurance costs for millions. Republican leadership scheduled two votes on anti-trans legislation and no votes on extending ACA tax credits. The Trump administration is expected to pursue Medicaid-based pressure on hospitals nationwide. The timing frames healthcare policy changes alongside debates over tax priorities and access to care.
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