Summary
The Senate Republicans' budget bill suggests cutting hundreds of billions from Medicaid, potentially causing nearly 12 million people to lose health insurance. Senator Thom Tillis from North Carolina expressed concern that the cuts would break former President Trump's promise to protect Medicaid.
Key Facts
- The budget bill is being debated by Senate Republicans.
- The bill proposes significant cuts to Medicaid funding.
- The Congressional Budget Office estimates that nearly 12 million people could lose health insurance if the bill passes.
- Former President Trump promised not to cut Medicaid.
- Senator Thom Tillis believes the cuts go against Trump's Medicaid promise.
- Medicaid provides health coverage, mainly aiding low-income individuals.
- Critics, including Democrats, argue that these cuts could have severe impacts on people relying on Medicaid.
