💨 Abstract

In July 2025, Republican lawmakers face internal dissent and external opposition over substantial Medicaid cuts included in President Donald Trump's expansive legislative package. Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina described the cuts as "inevitable," whereas Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri called the strategy to target Medicaid a "mistake." Nebraska's Representative Don Bacon reluctantly supported the cuts despite previous reservations, citing other tax exemptions in the bill.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff