Democrats Fearmonger About Medicaid Cuts While Battling To Keep A Million Illegals Enrolled
WASHINGTON—About 1.4 million illegal immigrants are enrolled in Medicaid, something House Republicans hope to change. In May 2025, House Republicans introduced a proposal aiming to remove approximately 1.4 million undocumented immigrants from Medicaid coverage. This initiative is part of a broader legislative effort to reform Medicaid and reduce federal spending. Conservative lawmakers argue that taxpayer-funded healthcare should prioritize American citizens and legal residents, especially as the national debt continues to climb and U.S. entitlement programs face long-term sustainability issues. They emphasize that allowing undocumented immigrants to remain on Medicaid—directly or through state-level loopholes—undermines the integrity of federal aid programs and incentivizes illegal immigration. According to proponents of the bill, restricting access sends a clear message that public assistance should not reward those who violate immigration law, especially at the expense of vulnerabl...
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