
In a heated political showdown, Republican senators are at odds over proposed Medicaid cuts in a megabill championed by former President Donald Trump. Senator Thom Tillis delivered a fiery speech denouncing the Medicaid reductions, sparking a rift within the GOP. Tillis, who has announced he will not seek re-election, stood firm against the bill, highlighting the deep divisions within the party.
The GOP megabill, aimed at overhauling Medicaid, has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, with House Republicans scrambling to prevent the proposed cuts. The amendment put forth by GOP senators seeks to slash an additional $313 billion from Medicaid, further intensifying the debate. The clash over Medicaid cuts has already begun to shape the 2026 midterms, underscoring the high stakes involved.
President Trump, a vocal proponent of the budget bill, has urged Republicans to exercise caution, warning against going “too crazy” on the proposed cuts. The self-imposed deadline of July 4 looms large as the Senate engages in a marathon “vote-a-rama” to push the bill forward. The tension between GOP senators and the Trump-backed bill underscores the complex dynamics at play within the party.
Meanwhile, tech mogul Elon Musk has pledged to primary every Republican who supports the bill, injecting a new dimension into the political landscape. Musk’s vow to challenge GOP lawmakers aligns with his ongoing criticism of the megabill, further complicating the already contentious debate.
As the political drama unfolds, the rift within the Republican Party deepens, with key figures like Tillis and Musk taking a stand against the proposed Medicaid cuts. The clash over the budget bill reflects broader ideological divisions within the GOP, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle over the future direction of the party.
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– Politico: [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAFBVV95cUxPeGxGZG92a04yYWxlWTRaNFN1djdmdTE3enpnaHFlbThqQ3ZUSjFJTXJKVGNzZW1BVldtQW12ZkNNU1ZPR1BrR3hxSDYwN2NoU1pHQU0wR1M4U1VsYTJ1TnNRWG04dzdLM29tckhydFZpaE12eE1Vc3JKa2ZKSnhEU1J4Tldrc3FFVHY3OHZqeFExdHNYOUM2Yk1YQlVqWVU3?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en]
– The Hill: [https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxPVGR1ckpGME9STFU3M0M5Q1A0OUllQXlpNU43a1lBdS1iQTZhOUV6d18tS2xJdlUyQWZ0QkMzZFljT2dmUlpSeDZtSHhVd1JPT0Z0a1lDUGdfUm5FbHRSMmtLai14dE91ZWlQVm5LTHo3MFZfUG9TUEhLZ1U4WDRRWE5iQUhXZmstWEMweVNRS1Z2eHVhT2tKRGJldw?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en]
– CBS News: [https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-tells-republicans-not-to-get-too-crazy-on-cuts-in-budget-bill/]
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