Barack Obama, former president of the United States has criticized the decision to cut federal funding for Medicaid.
In an X post, Obama wrote:
Right now, Republicans in Congress are trying to push through a bill that would put millions of Americans at risk of losing their health care.
They want to cut federal funding for Medicaid, take away tax credits that help more people afford coverage, and raise costs for working class families.
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That means some of the most vulnerable Americans – families, the elderly, folks with disabilities – won’t be able to get the lifesaving treatment, medication, or care they need.
These are people you know. So let your voice be heard and reach out to your senators now to let them know how much this will impact you.