Trump Budget Bill Cuts $1T Medicaid, Threatens 17M Coverage

President Donald Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill" has sparked controversy as it includes approximately $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid and substantial reductions to Medicare and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Despite the bill's significant cuts, Trump insists that Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security benefits are not being cut but rather strengthened by eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse. However, reports indicate that Trump appeared unaware of the full extent of the Medicaid cuts during a White House meeting, where he urged Republicans not to cut these programs to maintain electoral support. South Carolina Republican Nancy Mace has publicly supported the bill, emphasizing the need to address fraud in Medicaid and SNAP, even if it means her state could face fines upwards of $300 million. Critics warn that these cuts will put rural hospitals at risk and lead to millions losing health care coverage, intensifying constituent worries amid Republican efforts to finalize the legislation before Trump's deadline.