President Donald Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' which includes Medicaid reform, has created a partisan divide in Congress. Republicans support the reforms as a way to eliminate waste and fraud, while Democrats argue it will cut healthcare for millions, including legal residents and those in need, to finance tax cuts for the wealthy.
'Right down the line': Medicaid reform in 'big, beautiful bill' divides lawmakers by party
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️President Donald Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' which includes Medicaid reform, has created a partisan divide in Congress. Republicans support the reforms as a way to eliminate waste and fraud, while Democrats argue it will cut healthcare for millions, including legal residents and those in need, to finance tax cuts for the wealthy.
Trending- 1 June 5, 2025: National debt stands at over $36.2 trillion
- 2 Early June 2025: CBO estimated Trump's bill would leave 10.9 million without health insurance and raise deficits by $2.4 trillion over a decade
- Potential loss of health insurance for millions (CBO estimate)
- Increased national debt due to tax cuts
- Ongoing political debate and legislative gridlock on healthcare reform
What: Medicaid reform proposed in President Donald Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' has caused a partisan divide among lawmakers.
When: This week (early June 2025) for CBO estimate; June 5, 2025 (for national debt figure).
Where: United States (Congress).
Why: Republicans aim to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid, while Democrats fear it will lead to millions losing healthcare coverage and is designed to finance tax cuts for the wealthy.
How: The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated the bill would leave 10.9 million people without health insurance. Republicans defend the cuts as targeting ineligible recipients, while Democrats criticize them as cruel.