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Kentucky Governor Slams Trump's Tax Bill, Threatens Rural Healthcare

7/7/2025

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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has voiced strong opposition to President Trump's tax bill, cautioning that it could strip Medicaid coverage from 200,000 individuals and jeopardize 35 rural hospitals. Signed on July 4, 2025, this drastic $1 trillion cut threatens healthcare access for millions in rural America, casting a shadow over the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.

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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has voiced strong opposition to President Trump's tax bill, cautioning that it could strip Medicaid coverage from 200,000 individuals and jeopardize 35 rural hospitals. Signed on July 4, 2025, this drastic $1 trillion cut threatens healthcare access for millions in rural America, casting a shadow over the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.