NY Governor Attacks Trump’s Bill
Governor Hochul says New York could slash healthcare programs for undocumented immigrants, elderly patients, and new mothers—after President Trump’s Republican House wins big on tax and spending reform.
President Donald Trump scored a major legislative victory this week as the House of Representatives narrowly passed a sweeping Republican-led tax and spending bill aimed at cutting bloated federal programs and restoring fiscal sanity in Washington.
The bill passed by a razor-thin 215–214 vote after weeks of tense GOP negotiations. While conservatives hailed the passage as a win for American taxpayers and a turning point for responsible budgeting, liberal state leaders like New York Governor Kathy Hochul were quick to criticize the move.
Hochul Sounds Alarm Over Loss of Federal Funds
In a Spanish-language interview with Telemundo 47, Hochul claimed the legislation could force New York to reduce health care services for several groups—including undocumented immigrants, nursing home residents, and low-income new mothers.
“We just don’t have enough money,” Hochul said. “People will lose access to care—especially the undocumented community.”
She admitted that under her administration, the state expanded taxpayer-funded medical coverage to illegal immigrants over 65, as well as first-time mothers in their babies’ first year of life. Hochul warned that the new federal cuts could eliminate that coverage entirely.
Medicaid Cuts Could Hit Nursing Homes the Hardest
One area where the budget could feel the most pressure is long-term care facilities. Hochul acknowledged that the majority of Medicaid dollars in New York are used to fund nursing homes and elder care—services that many older Americans rely on.
“We’re talking about senior citizens who can’t be cared for at home anymore,” she said. “This is where it hits.”
For many voters, this raises questions: Should American seniors be put at risk while illegal immigrants receive full taxpayer-funded benefits?
Conservatives Applaud Return to Fiscal Responsibility
While Democrats like Hochul raise alarms, conservative lawmakers and fiscal watchdogs say the new bill is a long-overdue course correction. The legislation is designed to cut waste, reduce dependency on federal subsidies, and prioritize legal U.S. citizens—especially seniors.
“The American taxpayer comes first,” said one GOP aide. “We can’t keep borrowing to fund benefits for those who entered the country illegally.”
The bill also marks a strategic win for House Speaker Mike Johnson and the Trump administration. Despite some Republican defections—Reps. Thomas Massie and Warren Davidson voted no—GOP leaders held the line. Freedom Caucus member Andy Harris voted “present,” while Andrew Garbarino and David Schweikert missed the vote but later expressed support.
What’s Next? Senate Republicans Plan More Action
The legislation now heads to the Senate, where Republican lawmakers are already preparing amendments to strengthen spending controls and protect American seniors from future benefit erosion.
This debate is far from over—but one thing is clear: Under President Trump’s leadership, the GOP is putting America First and cutting the gravy train for illegal immigrants and bloated state programs.
