Speaker Johnson Speaks On Medicaid

Washington, D.C. — House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is drawing a hard line: no cuts to senior benefits, no compromises on protecting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid for eligible Americans. But at the same time, he says it’s time to remove ineligible recipients who are abusing the system and draining resources meant for the most vulnerable.

✅ Protecting Benefits for Seniors, Veterans, and the Disabled

In a recent appearance on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo, Johnson reaffirmed the Republican commitment to preserve entitlement programs that millions of older Americans depend on:

“We’re going to protect Medicare, Social Security, and Medicaid—for people who are legally entitled to those benefits,” said Johnson.

“That includes our seniors, disabled citizens, and struggling single mothers—not able-bodied adults who could work but choose not to.”

🧾 Medicaid Waste and Fraud: A Silent Drain on America’s Budget

Johnson made it clear: the system is being exploited. He cited able-bodied young men on Medicaid who have no business receiving taxpayer-funded healthcare.

“When ineligible people receive benefits, they take resources away from elderly Americans, veterans, and people with real disabilities,” he said.

This push to eliminate Medicaid abuse is part of a broader plan to restore fiscal responsibility under President Trump’s revived America First agenda.

💵 $880 Billion in Budget Reductions: What It Means for You

Last week, House Republicans adopted the Senate’s framework to begin trimming the federal budget—assigning the House Energy and Commerce Committee to find $880 billion in targeted cuts.

Important note:
This does not mean seniors’ benefits will be touched. In fact, Republican leaders like Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) say they’ll block any plan that harms the elderly or truly vulnerable:

“We’ve said it before: no benefit cuts for seniors, period. But we will go after the fraud that’s robbing our healthcare system blind.”

⚠️ What’s at Stake in the 2026 Midterms?

As expected, Democrats and liberal media outlets are already attacking the GOP’s Medicaid proposals. But Republicans are staying focused:

• No cuts for retirees
• Crackdown on freeloaders and fraudsters
• Savings reinvested in core programs

This fight is shaping up to be a major issue in the 2026 midterm elections—especially in swing states where healthcare costs and inflation are top concerns.

🏁 Bottom Line

Speaker Johnson and House Republicans are committed to:

• Protecting retirement benefits
• Cutting wasteful spending
• Preserving Medicaid for those who truly need it

If you care about your retirement security, your Medicare access, and a future where government programs work for those who earned them—this matters.