Trump, Medicaid
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Trump made inroads with middle-class voters in the 2024 election. But polls now show his standing with America's middle-income earners has taken a sharp hit.
As Republicans face criticism for slashing Medicaid, Hawley tried to shift the focus to a less-noticed part of the law that will benefit victims of nuclear waste.
“Medicaid is a substantial source of federal funds in rural communities across the country,” said Alan Morgan, CEO of the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). “It’s very clear that Medicaid cuts will result in rural hospital closures, resulting in loss of access to care for those living in rural America.”