GOP and Trump at Odds Over Medicaid and Tax Reform

How will the ideological split within the GOP affect the future of tax cuts?
A looming clash between Trump and congressional Republicans centers on Medicaid cuts to finance tax reform. A pivotal issue is emerging.,House Republicans have passed a budget resolution aiming to extend tax cuts, increasing spending on defense and border security.,$1.5 trillion in spending cuts are proposed, with significant reductions anticipated from the Medicaid program, alarming many lawmakers.,Medicaid now insures approximately 72 million Americans, surpassing even Medicare's enrollment. It's the third-largest federal expenditure.,Trump's initial push for Medicaid cuts has softened, conflicting with many Republicans who fear backlash from low-income voters.,Notably, some GOP members stress the importance of not jeopardizing benefits that their constituents depend on for health care.,Proposed Medicaid reforms could include work requirements, but experts agree that won’t cover the costs of desired tax reforms.,If painful cuts to social services are avoided, bond investors might rebel, further complicating Trump’s fiscal policies.
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