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Americans Overwhelmingly Reject Medicare, Medicaid Cuts

1/24/2025

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A recent wave of surveys from KFF and Navigator shows a powerful consensus among Americans, with 85% opposing cuts to Medicare and 81% against cuts to Medicaid. The desire for expanded healthcare access is palpable, and trust in Democrats for public health issues shines through, as 47% favor them for vaccine and disease prevention efforts.

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Story summary

A recent wave of surveys from KFF and Navigator shows a powerful consensus among Americans, with 85% opposing cuts to Medicare and 81% against cuts to Medicaid. The desire for expanded healthcare access is palpable, and trust in Democrats for public health issues shines through, as 47% favor them for vaccine and disease prevention efforts.