Senate Budget Bill Faces Widespread Opposition Over Medicaid, SNAP Cuts Nationwide

President Donald Trump's 2025 budget proposal includes sweeping cuts to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), sparking bipartisan opposition and widespread protests. In Georgia, senators and advocacy groups warn that hundreds of thousands could lose coverage, with vulnerable families, like those with disabled children dependent on Medicaid, facing severe hardships. Nationally, organizations such as AARP and MomsRising highlight concerns that new work requirements and tightened eligibility will disproportionately harm older adults and families, while the proposed $800 billion Medicaid cuts represent the largest in the program's history. Religious leaders also protested outside the Capitol, framing the budget cuts as a moral crisis that threatens the most vulnerable populations. Senate debates have seen attempts to reinstate federal tax credits for low-income families, but these measures have been rejected by Republican senators, who maintain the focus should be on broader healthcare system reforms. Public opinion polls indicate strong opposition to the bill's Medicaid reductions, particularly among women, underscoring the contentious political landscape surrounding the proposal.