How many times has President Donald Trump lied? We swiftly running out of the ability to count the number of times he has blatantly gone back on his word. And this time, the lives of 13.7 million Americans are on the line.
What am I talking about? Medicaid that Trump vowed to never touch, and yet, it is getting axed to bring his “one, big beautiful bill” to life as House Republican are striving to cut hundreds of billions of dollars from the program, not caring how it would seriously undermine and affect the poor, disabled, and the elderly in America as health care would suddenly become a beyond expensive commodity for them.
The ultimate focus, as per the Trump administration, is to stop illegal immigrants from using Medicaid, which doesn’t explain why he is targeting the rest of the population.
His proposal includes over five trillion dollars in tax cuts and aims to reduce federal spending by implementing stricter eligibility requirements and work mandates for Medicaid recipients, that includes finding employment or engaging in job-search activities in order to reduce dependency on welfare programs. According to Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) analysis of President Trump’s proposed legislative package, at least 13.7 million Americans would become uninsured by 2034, of which approximately 8.6 million would lose coverage due to Medicaid cuts and the remainder would feel the cuts that would be implemented on the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
If lives are lost in Trump’s drive to save millions – while he enjoys “gifts” of $400 million jets and big Trump towers by a former terrorist – and then that’s it.
So, those who can’t afford or need health care are left to shoulder the burden of saving money for America, while billionaires are thriving under their new president. Trump’s other proposed policies include extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act from 2017 and lowering the top individual tax rate and corporate tax rates. He also plans to increase the estate tax exemption, allowing wealthy individuals to pass on more wealth tax-free. His “beautiful” bill also aims to disproportionately benefit the rich by providing additional deductions and exemptions, such as for tips, Social Security, and car loan interest.
But will Trump listen – because it is pretty clear that he doesn’t care – and stand by his promise? History says no. And anyway, by the time the rest of the American population wakes up and smells his betrayal, it will be too late, and the current POTUS will be off somewhere in his $400 million Boeing jet, too rich to care.
Published: May 14, 2025 11:54 am