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Mike Johnson Looks America In The Eye And Lies About Cutting Medicaid

Last updated: May 25, 2025 7:55 am
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Mike Johnson’s Healthcare Strategy: A Closer Look

Mike Johnson appears to have a well-defined approach when it comes to the contentious topic of healthcare, particularly in his efforts to potentially strip healthcare access from millions of Americans.

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Dissecting Johnson’s Claims

During a recent appearance on CNN’s State of the Union, Johnson made claims regarding Medicaid that warrant scrutiny. He stated:

“We are not cutting Medicaid in this package. There’s a lot of misinformation out there about this. The numbers of Americans who are affected are those that are entwined in our work to eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse. And what, what do I mean by that? You got more than 1.4 million illegal aliens on Medicaid.”

This assertion raises eyebrows, particularly given the complexities surrounding Medicaid eligibility. Johnson continued, emphasizing:

“Medicaid is not intended for non-US citizens. It’s intended for the most vulnerable populations of Americans, which is pregnant women and young single mothers. The disabled, the elderly, they are protected in what we’re doing because we’re preserving the resources for those who need it most.”

Yet, is the focus on “able-bodied workers” a genuine concern for reform, or a convenient scapegoat? Johnson claimed that:

“You’re talking about 4.8 million able-bodied workers, young men, for example, who are on Medicaid and not working.”

He argued that such individuals are “choosing not to work” and labeled this as fraud, suggesting that reform efforts target those who, in his view, are taking undue advantage of the system.

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“When you root out those kinds of abuses, you save the resources that are so desperately needed by the people who deserve it and need it most. That’s what we’re doing and that’s why this is a the morality of what we’re doing here is precisely right and it comports with all the public opinion polls when people ask.”

Johnson concluded with a claim of broad public support for his stance, asserting that:

“Whether young men, for example, who are able-bodied and have no dependent should be working. Everybody says yes, and that’s what our package does.”

Conclusion: A Question of Morality or Misguided Policy?

In summary, Johnson’s rhetoric reflects a common political narrative that frames healthcare reform as a battle against fraud and inefficiency. However, his claims deserve careful examination. Are we truly addressing systemic issues, or merely pitting vulnerable populations against each other for political gain? This discourse raises critical questions about the morality of healthcare policy and whom it ultimately serves.

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