The David Pakman Show 5/13/25: They’re cutting Medicaid, they’re doing more corruption
May 13, 2025
Senator Ruben Gallego, a vocal advocate for immigration reform and the rights of tribal nations from Arizona, joins the conversation to tackle pressing issues. He discusses the alarming cuts to Medicaid that could endanger millions, exposing the hypocrisy of political promises. Gallego also critiques Trump’s deceptive claims regarding budgeting and highlights the controversial prioritization of white South African refugees, raising essential questions of racial bias in immigration. The dialogue emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in government.
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Republicans Cutting Medicaid Coverage
- House Republicans are cutting Medicaid, risking 13.7 million people losing coverage.
- This is a strategy to cut services for the poor while protecting tax cuts for the wealthy.
Trump's Spending and 'Efficiency' Cuts
- Trump's administration increased government spending, especially on military and immigration enforcement.
- Efforts to cut spending mostly targeted small programs, serving as cover for regulatory sabotage.
White South Africans Favored Refugees
- Trump's refugee program prioritizes white South Africans, a wealthy demographic not in persecution.
- The policy displays clear racial bias by favoring assimilation of white immigrants over others.
