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Trump's Bill Cuts Medicaid by $930 Billion, Affects Millions

7/4/2025

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The Trump administration's "Big Beautiful Bill" slashes Medicaid funding by a staggering $930 billion over the next decade, threatening to leave 12 million Americans without coverage. With stringent work requirements for recipients and changes to the Affordable Care Act, enrollment is set to plummet, while low-income families face tougher hurdles to access SNAP benefits.

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The Trump administration's "Big Beautiful Bill" slashes Medicaid funding by a staggering $930 billion over the next decade, threatening to leave 12 million Americans without coverage. With stringent work requirements for recipients and changes to the Affordable Care Act, enrollment is set to plummet, while low-income families face tougher hurdles to access SNAP benefits.