Summary
A growing Republican backlash, including hospitals and Steve Bannon, is challenging Trump’s proposed Medicaid cuts.
The GOP budget seeks at least $880 billion in reductions, risking healthcare access for millions. Bannon warned that many MAGA voters rely on Medicaid, while hospitals and moderate Republicans urged caution, fearing economic harm.
Speaker Mike Johnson supports work requirements but lacks enough fraud-related savings to meet budget goals.
Critics argue the cuts could gut essential services, contradicting Trump’s promise not to harm Medicaid recipients.
Yet another unnecessary accelerationist in a world where the brakelines were cut years ago and the bus has been speeding up all on its own.
“I can fend for myself” is the extremely naive thought that cut those brakes. No human is an island, and everyone is connected to everyone, past and present.
And “good, they should suffer because they deserve it” is the extremely evil thought that placed the brick on the accelerator. It’s the same thought that drives decisions like defunding healthcare.
So, congrats on being a part of the problem. Enjoy cheering for the suffering of humanity.