Trump Budget Bill Expected to Cause 51,000 Annual Deaths, Researchers Warn

President Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill,' a federal budget proposal, faces intense criticism for its projected human toll, with researchers from Yale and the University of Pennsylvania warning it could cause over 51,000 unnecessary deaths annually. The bill would result in millions losing health coverage through Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act and would cut critical programs like the Medicare Savings Program and nursing home staffing requirements, leading to increased mortality among vulnerable populations. Public health experts, including Dr. Alison Galvani from Yale, emphasize the severe consequences for seniors, low-income families, and marginalized groups, highlighting that these are real lives at risk, not just policy debates. Despite the bill passing the House, opposition is growing nationwide, with protests and some Republican lawmakers expressing reservations, especially regarding provisions such as a decade-long ban on state AI regulation. Senator Bernie Sanders condemned the bill as immoral and a death sentence for struggling Americans, echoing the findings of the health impact studies. The debate remains heated with Democrats accusing Republicans of using fear tactics, while the bill's supporters push forward amid public outcry and political contestation.