VINCE What Is In The Big Beautiful Bill Will Shock You - GUEST: Harmeet Dhillon | Episode 50
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May 23, 2025 
Harmeet Dhillon, head of the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department, joins the conversation to dissect Trump's recently passed "Big Beautiful Bill." They discuss the bill's defunding of Medicaid-covered transgender surgeries, raising ethical questions about taxpayer money. The dialogue extends to legislative efforts regarding gender identity in prisons and increasing political tensions surrounding President Biden's health. Dhillon also touches on ongoing investigations into civil rights violations tied to Chicago's mayor, making for a compelling and multifaceted discussion.
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Big Bill Defunds Transgender Surgeries
- Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' defunds Medicaid-covered transgender surgeries nationwide.
- 25% of gender-affirming surgeries were funded by Medicaid, highlighting significant taxpayer involvement.
Men Infiltrate Women's Prisons
- 15% of the federal women's prison population were men pretending to be women.
- These men have reportedly sexually assaulted women inmates in these prisons.
Narrow Passage of Big Bill Vote
- The Big Beautiful Bill barely passed with a 215 to 214 vote, partly due to members missing or late on votes.
- This razor-thin margin highlights the fragility of crucial legislation passing.