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GOP Senator Johnson Plans Deeper Medicaid Cuts

7/9/2025

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GOP Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) has revealed plans to deepen Medicaid cuts, following his backing of President Trump's budget that already slashed over $700 billion from the program. Once hesitant about reducing Medicaid, Johnson changed his stance, swayed by promises of future cuts aimed at the Affordable Care Act's expansion.

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GOP Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) has revealed plans to deepen Medicaid cuts, following his backing of President Trump's budget that already slashed over $700 billion from the program. Once hesitant about reducing Medicaid, Johnson changed his stance, swayed by promises of future cuts aimed at the Affordable Care Act's expansion.