Republican lawmakers celebrate Trump's extensive tax and spending legislation, which imposes work requirements on Medicaid enrollees and extends tax cuts from his first term. Mike Flood faced backlash from constituents during a town hall meeting, as he defended the bill against misinformation. The legislation is expected to cost $3.4 trillion over the next decade and includes provisions benefiting the wealthy while cutting safety net programs like Medicaid. For Republicans, it symbolizes campaign promises fulfilled, while Democrats see a chance to regain political traction by highlighting its shortcomings, particularly in healthcare.
Republican lawmakers gathered around Donald Trump as he signed his significant legislation, yet Mike Flood faced boos and jeers while trying to explain its benefits to constituents.
Flood stated that those who opt not to work would not receive free healthcare, referencing the contentious work requirements imposed on Medicaid enrollees in the new legislation.
The legislation, signed on Independence Day, extends tax rates from Trump's first term, introduces exemptions for working-class citizens, and funds mass deportations of immigrants.
While Republicans hail it as fulfilling Trump's promise, Democrats view it as an opportunity to regain political ground, highlighting cuts to Medicaid and benefits for the wealthy.
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