8 Million at Risk: Medicaid Cuts Spark Controversy

Millions at Risk as Medicaid Cuts Face Scrutiny: House Speaker Mike Johnson defends proposed cuts to Medicaid, claiming they target waste, fraud, and abuse, a stance seemingly at odds with the Congressional Budget Office's projection that eight million Americans will lose coverage. "The numbers of Americans who are affected are those that are entwined in our work to eliminate fraud, waste and abuse," Johnson stated during an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper. However, the interview highlighted the tension between Johnson's claims and President Trump's prior assurances that Medicaid would remain unchanged. The potential impact on vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, single mothers, the disabled, and the elderly, remains a significant concern.