During a private meeting on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to House Republicans regarding Medicaid, advising them, “Don’t f— around with Medicaid.” This remark was directed at party members as they deliberated on a significant tax reform legislation, according to a source familiar with the proceedings.
The president’s candid plea underscores ongoing challenges the GOP faces in advancing the tax bill, particularly due to dissent within the party. Some Republicans have raised concerns about proposed reductions to Medicaid, a critical health-care program that supports low-income individuals.
Medicaid, financed collaboratively by federal and state governments, along with the Children’s Health Insurance Program, serves nearly 80 million Americans.
Additional obstacles to the tax bill’s passage have emerged from within the ranks of the House Republicans. Representatives from New York and California are advocating for increases in the state and local tax deduction, while others are calling for measures to reduce the federal deficit associated with the bill.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is aiming for a vote on the legislation prior to the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.
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