Greg Stanton: Trump's Shifting Tariffs Undermine Credibility on Social Security and Medicaid Cuts

Doubts on Trump's Promises

• 📌 Representative Greg Stanton expresses strong disbelief in President Trump's claims of not cutting Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
• ⚠️ Stanton points to Trump's inconsistent tariff policy as evidence of his lack of credibility on such statements.

Proposed Budget and Medicaid Cuts

• ✂️ Stanton highlights a budget resolution proposed by Trump's team that includes massive Medicaid cuts.
• 📉 These cuts could remove over 500,000 Arizonans from Medicaid, leading to increased healthcare costs due to reliance on emergency care.
• 🏥 The plan is also predicted to cause rural hospital closures, impacting all users of these facilities.

Contradictory Statements and Actions

• 🗣️ Stanton notes that President Trump contradicts himself multiple times weekly and often forgets previous statements.
• 📉 Senator Booker adds that Trump has already undermined Social Security and attacked public education, retirement security, and veterans, despite promises to the contrary.

Impact on Healthcare System

• 💔 Attacking Medicaid would not only harm direct recipients but also the entire medical system, as hospitals and professionals rely on the program.
• 🚨 This situation is presented as a significant threat to Americans' well-being, requiring immediate action rather than a wait-and-see approach.

Call to Action for Republicans

• 🤝 Stanton urges Republican Congress members, particularly those in Arizona, to reject any bills that cut or diminish Medicaid or harm citizens relying on essential programs.