Trump Signs Bill Cutting Medicaid Coverage for 17 Million Nationwide

President Trump signed the "Big Beautiful Bill," a $4 trillion legislative package that includes historic cuts to Medicaid and changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which are projected to cause nearly 12 million Americans to lose health insurance and increase premiums, especially after enhanced ACA tax credits expire at the end of the year. These cuts disproportionately affect states that run their own ACA exchanges, potentially causing significant coverage losses due to new requirements like ending automatic reenrollment. Health advocates warn that the bill will reverse decades of progress in health coverage and worsen outcomes for vulnerable populations, including cancer patients and families reliant on subsidies. The legislation has sparked criticism for prioritizing deficit reduction while risking public health, with Democrats describing it as an attack on social safety nets. Meanwhile, President Trump has faced scrutiny over taxpayer expenses related to his events and frequent visits to private properties amid the bill's passage. Overall, the bill represents a significant shift in U.S. health policy with wide-ranging consequences for millions of Americans.