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Trump Voters Value Medicaid Amid Proposed $880 Billion Cuts

3/10/2025

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A recent KFF report reveals that 42% of Trump voters cherish Medicaid, especially in rural areas. Despite Republican assurances against cuts, a proposed $880 billion budget reduction threatens to devastate this vital program. Experts caution that such drastic measures could alienate rural supporters, jeopardizing the unity of the party and the health of countless families.

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A recent KFF report reveals that 42% of Trump voters cherish Medicaid, especially in rural areas. Despite Republican assurances against cuts, a proposed $880 billion budget reduction threatens to devastate this vital program. Experts caution that such drastic measures could alienate rural supporters, jeopardizing the unity of the party and the health of countless families.