Nancy Pelosi Slams 'Extreme MAGA Republicans' Tax Scam Targeting Medicaid

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has criticized the Republican tax plan, labeling it a "tax scam" designed to benefit billionaires at the expense of Medicaid recipients. In a statement on Monday, Pelosi accused the "extreme MAGA Republicans" of revealing their plan to "raid Medicaid to give more tax cuts to billionaires." She warned that the proposed cuts to Medicaid would have severe consequences for millions of Americans, including children, new moms, seniors, and people with disabilities.

Pelosi's remarks come as Republicans in Congress are preparing to discuss a reconciliation bill that pushes their extreme priorities, including deep cuts to Medicaid. The former Speaker Emerita referred to the cuts made in Congress to Medicaid, which she claimed would fuel tax cuts for billionaires. She called for "outside mobilization" to stop these efforts and protect affordable healthcare access.

The Trump administration's agenda has been stalled in Congress over the weekend as GOP hardliners want the party leaders to make deeper cuts to Medicaid. Ultra-conservatives and swing-district members are increasingly at odds over Medicaid cuts, with the GOP struggling to find common ground on the issue.

Pelosi has previously called Medicaid a "pillar of health, security, and justice" for tens of millions of Americans and claimed that Republicans were plotting to end it as it exists in its current form. She vowed to stop them and protect the program.

Medicaid, a program that serves 79 million low-income or disabled Americans, has been a major target for cuts under the Trump administration. The proposed cuts could mean fewer options and higher healthcare costs for many families. GOP wants to roll back the expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which added 20 million people to the program over the past 11 years. Earlier, the White House ordered a temporary freeze on all federal grants and loans, putting $3 trillion in funding under scrutiny. Soon after the Medicaid website became non-functional, but later the White House blamed the non-functioning website on an "outage." The Trump Administration said that no payments had been affected.

The Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency has meanwhile secured access to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services this month. Musk claimed that "big money fraud" was taking place at the CMS. DOGE has the mandate to cut at least $1 trillion in federal spending, while the CMS spent over $1.5 trillion in 2024 and has come under attack in the past for fraudulent and wasteful spending.



Pelosi's warning highlights the potential impact of the Republican tax plan on millions of Americans who rely on Medicaid for healthcare coverage. The proposed cuts could lead to reduced access to care, increased financial burden on families, and exacerbate social and health disparities. As the debate over the Republican tax plan continues, it is essential to consider the potential consequences for vulnerable populations and the broader economy and society.