The MeidasTouch Podcast Deja Foxx on Trump’s attacks on Arizona Voters
May 28, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Deja Foxx, a rising Democratic Congressional candidate from Arizona's seventh district, shares her insights on the shifting sentiments of Arizona voters towards Donald Trump. She highlights the damaging effects of his policies, particularly regarding Medicaid cuts and budget constraints, revealing personal stories of those affected. Foxx also emphasizes the importance of youthful representation in politics and advocates for healthcare and social safety nets, aiming to inspire a more inclusive future for her community.
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Marga's Shift on Medicaid & Tariffs
- Marga, a devout Christian and lifelong Republican, employs people with disabilities and worries about Medicaid cuts.
- She shifted her stance, doubting Trump's election claims and opening to Democrats due to tariff impacts and policy concerns.
Medicaid Cuts Hurt Real Families
- Deja Foxx hosted a session in her home hearing stories on Medicaid and SNAP cuts, including doctors and grieving families.
- People ask how representatives can make harmful decisions without understanding the human impact, fueling local frustration.
Deja Foxx's American Dream Story
- Deja Foxx shares her rise from Section 8 housing and SNAP benefits to Columbia grad, highlighting how social programs enabled her success.
- She frames these supports as hand-ups, essential for the American dream, not handouts.