Bulwark Takes Trump Wants This Bill and It’s a DISASTER For His Supporters
Jun 19, 2025
Jonathan Cohn, a national health care reporter at HuffPost, dives into the GOP's proposed healthcare bill and its alarming implications. He details how this legislation could lead to drastic Medicaid cuts, jeopardizing health coverage for millions. The conversation highlights the financial strain on rural hospitals and the heightened risks for their patients. Cohn also reveals unexpected vulnerabilities among Republican voters regarding this bill, setting the stage for a tense political landscape as midterm elections approach.
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Big Healthcare Cuts Expected
- The Senate version of the Big Beautiful Bill cuts about a trillion dollars from government healthcare programs over 10 years.
- This will cause about 11 million people to lose health insurance and increase costs for millions more.
Rural Hospitals at Risk
- Cutting Medicaid funding severely threatens rural hospitals' survival and healthcare access.
- Rural hospital closures lead to increased travel distances for emergency care with serious risks.
Medicaid Cuts Hurt Republican Voters
- Medicaid expansion shifted many low-income Republicans into the program, especially in rural and red states.
- Thus, Medicaid cuts will disproportionately impact Republican voters in key states.