GOP Doubles Down On Trump’s Medicaid Plan
Democrats Outraged, But Seniors and Taxpayers Finally Get Relief
President Donald Trump’s sweeping new legislation—fittingly called the One Big, Beautiful Bill—has triggered panic among Democrats, who claim it puts lives at risk. But according to House Republicans, the bill is a long-overdue correction that protects Medicaid for Americans in real need, not for those gaming the system.
Rep. Van Duyne: “We’re Saving Medicaid for the Most Vulnerable”
Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), a strong conservative voice on the House Ways and Means Committee, appeared on Newsmax’s America Right Now to defend the bill and set the record straight.
“These entitlement programs have been expanding at an unsustainable rate,” Van Duyne said. “We’re not cutting care—we’re conserving funds so seniors, the disabled, and our most vulnerable citizens can continue receiving the support they deserve.”
No More Free Rides for Illegal Immigrants
A major feature of Trump’s Medicaid reform is ending access to government healthcare programs for illegal immigrants.
“If you are in this country illegally, you shouldn’t be on Medicare or Medicaid. That’s just common sense,” Van Duyne declared. “And that’s exactly what this bill ensures.”
For conservative voters 50 and up—many of whom have paid into these programs for decades—this is a powerful shift toward fairness and fiscal sanity.
Work Requirements Return—Because Independence Matters
Another pillar of the bill is the reintroduction of work requirements for able-bodied adults. Van Duyne emphasized that Medicaid was never meant to be a permanent handout.
“If you’re able to work, then we should be helping you find a job—not paying you to sit on the sidelines,” she said. “This bill restores dignity through work.”
States Will No Longer Exploit Federal Loopholes
For years, some states have taken advantage of Medicaid expansion rules to grab extra federal money—without true accountability. That ends with Trump’s new bill.
“This bill ends the free-for-all,” Van Duyne said. “We’re making sure that federal dollars are spent wisely, not wasted.”
A Victory for Fiscal Responsibility—and for America’s Seniors
President Trump’s Medicaid reform marks a return to America-first priorities: putting citizens ahead of illegal immigrants, restoring work ethic, and protecting the long-term sustainability of safety-net programs.
Van Duyne wrapped up her remarks by saying that if America is serious about protecting resources for those truly in need, this reform is a smart and necessary first step—and that’s precisely what the bill delivers.
