FT News Briefing Swamp Notes: How Medicaid cuts could shake up Maga
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Mar 29, 2025 
James Politi, Washington Bureau Chief for the Financial Times, and Guy Chazan, U.S. politics and society correspondent, dive into the potential consequences of proposed Medicaid cuts amid budget negotiations. They discuss how these cuts could alienate MAGA supporters who rely on this essential service. With insights on the fracturing Republican unity, they highlight the looming showdown between fiscal conservatives and those advocating for social welfare. Personal stories from affected voters illustrate the real-world stakes of political decisions.
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Medicaid's Importance
- Cutting government assistance programs like Medicaid is risky for politicians.
- Many MAGA voters rely on this program.
Medicaid Explained
- Medicaid is a government health insurance program for low-income individuals, covering one in five Americans.
- It expanded significantly after Obamacare.
Bethany's Story
- Bethany, a Trump voter in Louisiana, relies on Medicaid for childbirth expenses.
- She expressed surprise at potential cuts, unaware of this possibility during the election.