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Democrats Rally Against Trump’s $4.5 Trillion Health Care Cuts

7/11/2025

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Democrats, spearheaded by Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, passionately opposed Trump's $4.5 trillion bill at a New Orleans town hall, fearing it could strip health insurance from 11.8 million Americans. With a staggering $1 trillion cut to Medicaid, states like Louisiana and Missouri face dire consequences, jeopardizing vital rural healthcare access.

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Democrats, spearheaded by Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, passionately opposed Trump's $4.5 trillion bill at a New Orleans town hall, fearing it could strip health insurance from 11.8 million Americans. With a staggering $1 trillion cut to Medicaid, states like Louisiana and Missouri face dire consequences, jeopardizing vital rural healthcare access.