Thom Tillis Opposes Medicaid Cuts
North Carolina Republican Senator Thom Tillis broke ranks with much of his party by opposing Medicaid cuts proposed in Trump’s “megabill,” joining a handful of GOP members resisting cost-cutting measures.
He argued the changes would harm millions of low-income Americans.
Tillis criticized work requirements for Medicaid and SNAP beneficiaries, stating they fail to reflect real-life complexities. His stance adds complications to Senate leadership’s efforts to pass the bill before July 4.
White House officials have cautioned Democrats against applauding Tillis, viewing his position as internal party dissent rather than bipartisan cooperation. Meanwhile, liberal groups praised the move as a roadblock against austerity.
Tillis’s decision underscores a growing split within the GOP on social safety nets—between fiscal hawks and moderate conservatives concerned about public backlash.
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