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Warren and Sanders Warn: Medicaid Cuts Threaten Rural Hospitals

7/9/2025

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren fiercely condemned President Trump and Republican lawmakers for proposed Medicaid cuts, which threaten the survival of over 700 rural hospitals. With federal Medicaid spending set to plummet by $155 billion, the consequences could be dire, leading to hospital closures and increased mortality rates. Sen. Bernie Sanders echoed these concerns, highlighting the looming healthcare crisis.

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren fiercely condemned President Trump and Republican lawmakers for proposed Medicaid cuts, which threaten the survival of over 700 rural hospitals. With federal Medicaid spending set to plummet by $155 billion, the consequences could be dire, leading to hospital closures and increased mortality rates. Sen. Bernie Sanders echoed these concerns, highlighting the looming healthcare crisis.