“Medicaid, you gotta be careful,” Bannon said. “Because a lot of MAGAs are on Medicaid, I’m telling you. If you don’t think so, you are dead wrong.”

Summary

A growing Republican backlash, including hospitals and Steve Bannon, is challenging Trump’s proposed Medicaid cuts.

The GOP budget seeks at least $880 billion in reductions, risking healthcare access for millions. Bannon warned that many MAGA voters rely on Medicaid, while hospitals and moderate Republicans urged caution, fearing economic harm.

Speaker Mike Johnson supports work requirements but lacks enough fraud-related savings to meet budget goals.

Critics argue the cuts could gut essential services, contradicting Trump’s promise not to harm Medicaid recipients.

  • @robbinhood
    6•4 days ago

    But if we do that how will the uber rich afford their 4th homes? Could you imagine getting by with just three homes?

    (In truth, if too much wealth ends in the hands of the few, there won’t be enough money to sustain the consumption needed for economies to prosper.)