During a recent appearance on CNN's "The Source," House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) addressed the potential for bipartisan cooperation on health care reform.
When asked about the likelihood of Republicans reversing recent legislation aimed at preventing a government shutdown, Jeffries expressed optimism about finding common ground, particularly concerning health care.
According to Breitbart, host Kaitlan Collins inquired about the willingness of Republicans to reconsider Medicaid funding cuts included in a significant legislative package. She noted that some Senate Republicans are open to negotiating on health care subsidies and questioned whether Republicans would be willing to undo the cuts they had just enacted.
Jeffries responded by highlighting a promise made by President Donald Trump, stating, "Donald Trump promised, I think it was on January 30, that he was going to love and cherish Medicaid." He criticized the recent legislation as "the largest cut to Medicaid in American history," accusing Republicans of prioritizing tax breaks for wealthy donors over the needs of vulnerable populations.
Jeffries further elaborated on the adverse effects of the Medicaid cuts, pointing out that "hospitals, nursing homes, and community-based health clinics in our communities are closing." He emphasized the unpopularity of these measures among the American public and noted that some Republicans are beginning to recognize the negative consequences of their actions.
"We told them that was going to happen. Now theyre starting to see the consequences," Jeffries remarked. He concluded by reiterating the potential for bipartisan efforts to address what he described as an "assault on Medicaid" and related health care issues affecting Americans.
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