Trump's Medicaid Stance Wavers as Republicans Push for Major Cuts

President Trump sends mixed signals on Medicaid cuts while House Republicans propose significant reductions to fund tax cuts and other priorities.

President Trump initially stated he would protect Medicaid but later endorsed a House GOP budget plan that includes nearly $900 billion in Medicaid cuts over the next decade.
House Republicans' proposed budget aims to finance $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, partly by reducing Medicaid spending, which could affect millions of low-income Americans and seniors reliant on the program.
Proposals under consideration include work requirements for Medicaid recipients and caps on federal contributions, which would shift financial burdens to states and potentially reduce benefits.
Moderate Republicans have expressed concerns about the impact of Medicaid cuts on rural and vulnerable communities, with some pushing back against the proposed reductions.
The political fallout from potential Medicaid cuts could be significant, as the program enjoys broad public support, including among many Trump voters in conservative states.