Trump's Medicaid Promise Clashes with GOP Push for Tax Cuts

House Republicans propose $880 billion in Medicaid cuts to offset $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, but Trump vows to preserve the program.

President Trump has pledged not to cut Medicaid, creating tension with House Republicans' budget plan that includes $880 billion in Medicaid reductions over a decade.
The proposed Medicaid cuts are intended to offset revenue losses from extending the 2017 tax cuts, which are central to the GOP's legislative agenda.
House Speaker Mike Johnson argues the Medicaid changes focus on eliminating fraud and adding work requirements, but critics warn of harm to low-income Americans.
Senate Republicans show reluctance to address Medicaid cuts immediately, preferring a two-bill approach to separate tax cuts and Medicaid reforms.
Democrats warn the GOP's proposed cuts would erode safety net programs, highlighting potential impacts on vulnerable populations and challenging Republicans in battleground districts.