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All In with Chris Hayes

House GOP narrowly passes Trump budget blueprint that threatens Medicaid

Feb 26, 2025
Sahil Kapur, NBC News senior national political reporter, dissects the House GOP's controversial budget plan threatening Medicaid, potentially impacting 70 million Americans. They explore internal GOP conflicts over healthcare cuts and how these measures cater to the wealthy. The conversation also touches on bizarre workplace dynamics, merit versus loyalty in hiring practices, and scrutinizes the implications of leadership decisions in the current political landscape. Through it all, the themes of governance and accountability resonate strongly.
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  • The House GOP's budget resolution proposes nearly $880 billion in cuts to Medicaid, raising significant concerns about the welfare of vulnerable populations.
  • Shifted Republican messaging reveals that many Trump voters now view Medicaid as essential, indicating potential political backlash against proposed cuts.

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Proposed Cuts to Medicaid

The podcast discusses a controversial budget resolution that proposes significant cuts to Medicaid, totaling nearly $880 billion. This resolution is politically charged and faces pushback from both voters and lawmakers who recognize the potential harm it could cause to millions of Americans who rely on the program. The plan, which aims to fund tax cuts primarily benefiting the wealthy, has raised alarms due to its implications for the most vulnerable populations in society, including low-income families and individuals with disabilities. Republican leaders express urgency in pushing the resolution forward, yet are confronted with the challenge of maintaining party unity amid varying opinions on the cuts.

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