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Virginia Protests Surge Against Trump's Medicaid Cuts

7/7/2025

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In Richmond, Virginia, passionate demonstrators rallied against President Trump's controversial "Big Beautiful Bill," which slashes Medicaid and food assistance, imposing strict work requirements. Critics fear millions could be left uninsured, potentially swaying the 2026 midterm elections. Meanwhile, New Jersey grapples with a staggering $3.6 billion Medicaid budget shortfall, intensifying the stakes.

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In Richmond, Virginia, passionate demonstrators rallied against President Trump's controversial "Big Beautiful Bill," which slashes Medicaid and food assistance, imposing strict work requirements. Critics fear millions could be left uninsured, potentially swaying the 2026 midterm elections. Meanwhile, New Jersey grapples with a staggering $3.6 billion Medicaid budget shortfall, intensifying the stakes.