Lawmakers in the US House of Representatives are engaged in a heated debate regarding Donald Trump’s budget proposal as they approach a final vote set to occur within hours.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is voicing the party’s opposition to the bill, emphasizing the detrimental effects that proposed cuts to Medicaid could have on American citizens. The alterations to the healthcare program, which introduce new restrictions and eligibility criteria, have sparked significant disagreement among legislators from both parties.
Jeffries has consistently labeled the budget proposal as the “big ugly bill,” contrasting it with Trump’s own description of the legislation as the “big beautiful bill.”
In addition to Jeffries, various other representatives from both sides of the aisle are expected to speak before the vote takes place. Stay tuned for ongoing updates on this critical vote.
