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Democratic Senator Destroys House Republican Budget Bill

Last updated: May 25, 2025 1:35 pm
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During his recent appearances on Sunday morning talk shows, Speaker Mike Johnson made several dubious claims regarding the House-passed budget bill. Among these, he asserted that the bill would not cut Medicaid, misrepresented the state of the Trump economy, and painted an overly optimistic picture of the bill’s potential benefits for national growth.

In stark contrast, Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) took to the airwaves to clarify the reality of the situation.

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Bennet eloquently expressed the detrimental effects the House bill would have on healthcare:

We need to ensure that the American public fully understands the implications of this bill.

It’s utterly baffling. The Republican consensus on this legislation is non-existent. The proposed cuts to Medicaid will inflict severe harm on rural communities, including those in Colorado. I have engaged extensively with healthcare providers in the predominantly red areas of the state who are not involved in any form of waste or fraud. Rather, they are striving to provide essential health services on a shoestring budget, often lacking even basic obstetric services—services that should be standard in any developed nation. Now, with Trump and his allies seeking to slash Medicaid funding, many of these providers could face the prospect of closing their doors.

This will jeopardize access to healthcare for individuals living far from urban centers like Denver. I sincerely hope we can thwart this initiative. However, if the 53 Republican senators insist on pushing it through, the public will know precisely who is responsible for this legislation.

Bennet didn’t hold back when discussing Johnson’s assertions:

That’s simply not true.

Before ascending to the Senate, I served as a school superintendent. Most of my students came from impoverished backgrounds, where their parents juggled multiple jobs. The issue isn’t a lack of effort; it’s that even with hard work, those families remain trapped in poverty due to an economy that has consistently failed to support working-class individuals and the middle class.

This predicament holds true for the rural communities I’ve mentioned, which rely heavily on hospitals to serve their needs. Just last week, I spoke with a recent graduate from Western in Gunnison, Colorado, who expressed concern about losing her parents’ health insurance in a year. She asked, “Is it really true that I will need to hold two or three jobs just to afford health insurance?”

That’s absurd, Jake. This is the healthcare landscape in America today, and Trump is poised to exacerbate it. It’s crucial for Democrats not only to halt these Medicaid cuts but also to articulate a vision for a modern healthcare system that aligns with what other developed nations provide. The decisions we make will ultimately impact people’s daily lives. Regrettably, this bill stands to harm them significantly.

This House Republican proposal is nonsensical. It’s a hodgepodge of conflicting ideas thrown together to secure passage. It lacks a coherent objective and resembles a bloated patchwork of provisions that merely allows the House to claim it has accomplished something.

Labeling this a “bad bill” would be a gross understatement. It is, in fact, a disastrous bill, and it is imperative that the American people understand its contents so they can hold every Republican who supports it accountable.

What are your thoughts on Senator Bennet’s remarks? We welcome your feedback below.

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