Jeffries Warns of Deadly Consequences in GOP Tax Plan's Medicaid Cuts

Washington, D.C. - House Republicans unveiled a sweeping tax plan that includes significant cuts to Medicaid, prompting immediate criticism from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Jeffries warned that the bill, if passed, would lead to deaths due to its impact on healthcare access. "The reality is, because of this House Republican bill, if it were to pass and become law, people will die," Jeffries stated in an interview. The plan includes approximately $715 billion in Medicaid cuts, achieved through stricter eligibility verification, citizenship checks, and cuts to states offering coverage to undocumented residents. This directly contradicts the Republicans' campaign promises to lower the cost of living, Jeffries argued. The legislation also raises concerns about potential hospital closures and nursing home shutdowns. The significant financial implications and potential human cost of this bill make it a crucial topic for further discussion and analysis.