Medicaid Cuts: Democrats Misrepresent Trump's Bill | JQJO

Democrats are criticizing President Trump's budget reconciliation package, claiming it will cut Medicaid and harm the poor. However, an expert from Just Facts, Jim Agresti, refutes these claims, stating the bill targets illegal immigrants and fraud, not those below the poverty line. Agresti argues the reforms aim to incentivize work and reduce waste within the Medicaid program. While Democrats cite CBO reports estimating millions losing coverage, Republicans contend the reports misrepresent the bill's impact. Sen. Bernie Sanders calls the bill a 'death sentence,' a claim Agresti dismisses. The debate centers on work requirements, eligibility checks, and the elimination of benefits for illegal immigrants.