Trump’s new budget ignores dying Americans and gives away record sums to the US military
Summary
President Donald Trump’s proposed 2027 budget plans to cut spending on health and human services by 12% while increasing military spending to $1.5 trillion. The budget reduces funds for healthcare programs like Medicaid and does not address issues like expensive medical care or affordable childcare.Key Facts
- The 2027 budget proposal cuts the Department of Health and Human Services budget by over $15 billion, a 12% reduction from this year.
- Previous budget changes under President Trump cut more than $1 trillion over 10 years from Medicaid and Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
- About 15 million Americans could lose health insurance due to new Medicaid work requirements.
- American healthcare costs are very high, causing many people to skip doctor visits, tests, or medicine.
- Government spending on early childhood education and care is very low compared to other rich countries.
- The budget plans $1.5 trillion for the military in 2027, a 42% increase from 2026 and much higher than Iran’s GDP.
- Total non-defense spending is proposed to be cut by 10%.
- President Trump said programs like daycare and Medicaid could be handled by states instead of the federal government.
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