Boebert, Evans Face Protests Over Medicaid Cuts in Colorado

Colorado Representatives Gabe Evans and Lauren Boebert publicly defended President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" despite strong protests at the State Capitol, where demonstrators criticized the legislation for its significant cuts to Medicaid and other safety net programs. The bill, which narrowly passed the House, would extend tax cuts, increase border security funding, and impose work requirements on Medicaid recipients, but critics warn it could lead to millions losing coverage, including tens of thousands in Colorado. Protesters, including families affected by Medicaid reductions, argued that the bill's increased bureaucracy and eligibility hurdles would disproportionately harm vulnerable populations, while Evans and Boebert insisted the bill targets waste, fraud, and illegal recipients to preserve Medicaid for those most in need. The measure also seeks to roll back clean energy tax credits from the Biden administration, drawing further criticism. Despite repeated heckling and chants from around 50 to 100 protesters, the representatives emphasized the bill's benefits and dismissed opposition as fearmongering. The legislation now awaits Senate consideration amid ongoing debate about its fiscal and social impacts.