The push to weaken Medicaid is at full force. During his campaigns, Trump assured voters that his incoming administration would not take away their medical coverage but recent developments suggest that was just another one of his famed alternative facts. Recently, Senate Majority Leader John Thune also weighed in on the matter, suggesting that if you ever need medical coverage — get a job.
Trump has been touting the “big beautiful bill” that he’s seemingly eyeing as his legacy. The bill has faced numerous criticisms, including from some of Trump’s closest allies. A portion of the criticism stems from the concern that it will balloon the national deficit in its attempt to cut taxes. However, the biggest concern right now is that when — or rather if — the bill becomes law, Medicaid will be fundamentally altered. One of the most controversial changes is the introduction of working hour requirements for U.S. citizens, reportedly aimed at cutting $880 billion from the program.
