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SHOT: In an attempt to get members of Congress to vote for his devastating budget, Trump advised them not to touch Medicaid if they want to win reelection \u2026 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NOTUS<\/a>: \u201cBut Trump still doesn\u2019t seem to have a firm grasp about what his signature legislative achievement does<\/strong>. According to three sources with direct knowledge of the comments, the president told Republicans at this meeting that there are three things Congress shouldn\u2019t touch if they want to win elections: Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHASER: \u2026 forgetting he and the GOP are pushing for the <\/strong>largest<\/strong><\/a> Medicaid cut in American history, ripping away health care from 17 million people. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NOTUS<\/a>: \u201c\u2018But we\u2019re touching Medicaid in this bill,\u2019 one member responded to Trump<\/strong>, according to the three sources.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Washington Post<\/a>: \u201cAt least 17 million Americans would lose insurance under Trump plan\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

SHOT: In an attempt to get members of Congress to vote for his devastating budget, Trump advised them not to touch Medicaid if they want to win reelection \u2026  NOTUS: \u201cBut Trump still doesn\u2019t seem to have a firm grasp about what his signature legislative achievement does. 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