Trump-Backed House GOP Budget Faces Resistance Over Potential Medicaid Cuts

Moderate Republicans express concerns about Medicaid reductions as House leaders push for a vote on a sweeping budget resolution.

President Trump endorsed the House GOP's budget plan, which prioritizes his full legislative agenda in a single bill, over a Senate alternative involving two separate bills.
The budget resolution proposes $880 billion in Medicaid cuts to meet spending reduction targets, raising concerns among moderate Republicans representing Medicaid-dependent districts.
Moderates, including Reps. Valadao, Malliotakis, and Bacon, are withholding support, citing a lack of clarity on how the cuts would impact Medicaid beneficiaries and local healthcare systems.
Trump's public statements have been inconsistent, promising to protect Medicaid while supporting a plan that includes significant reductions to the program.
Republicans face a narrow margin for passing the resolution, as they can afford to lose only one vote if all Democrats oppose the measure, with a vote expected next week.