Trump Administration Plans Medicaid Cuts Affecting 73 Million Americans

Proposed Medicaid cuts by the Trump administration have raised alarm among recipients and lawmakers, as the program supports nearly 73 million Americans, accounting for a significant portion of healthcare spending. The proposed budget includes up to $2 trillion in cuts to mandatory spending, prompting concerns from moderate House Republicans about potential impacts on their constituents. Advocacy groups are mobilizing to pressure legislators, highlighting that previous cuts disproportionately affected children and could lead to reduced benefits and services. As the administration seeks to gain access to health data, the implications for vulnerable populations remain uncertain. The ongoing debate reflects broader issues of healthcare spending and the safety net's role in American society.