Overview

• House Republicans are negotiating a reconciliation bill requiring $880 billion in Medicaid savings to fund $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and other priorities.
• Moderate Republicans, including Rep. Don Bacon, oppose cuts exceeding $500 billion, citing potential harm to vulnerable populations and hospitals.
• Hardline conservatives demand reforms like work requirements and per-capita caps, arguing these are necessary to meet fiscal goals and offset tax cuts.
• President Trump has publicly opposed Medicaid benefit cuts, emphasizing a focus on eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse rather than reducing coverage.
• Polling shows strong public opposition, with 76% of Americans rejecting Medicaid cuts, increasing pressure on lawmakers ahead of the Memorial Day deadline.