The new Republican bill cut Medicaid, called Apple Health in Washington state, by $1 trillion.
More than one-third of citizens in Clalllam County will lose their healthcare coverage.
Republican Sen. Tillis’ own study showed similar impact on his North Carolina constituents and voted no.
Polls suggest voters would also vote no.
The Republicans knew this so postponed the actual cuts until after the 2026 election. The ultimate act of cowardice.
The projections of it creating trillions of debt are validated by history.
In 2018, Trump promised his tax cuts and tariffs would reduce the debt. Instead, he added $7.8 trillion, more than $2 million per minute in his first term.
Once again, most tax cuts go to the wealthy.
Does Jeff Bezos, who just spent $45 million on his wedding, need a tax cut?
Tariffs are paid by our businesses, not the country sending the product.
It all means higher prices and higher interest rates, e.g. mortgages, for all.
The ICE budget was massively increased.
An example of how they may use it: Masked men in trucks, with mounted weapons and on horseback invaded McArthur Park in Los Angeles. Only thing happening were kids at summer camp. Mayor Bass directed LAPD to take control. They did.
Border Patrol Chief Bovino’s reaction?
“Better get used to us now, ’cause this is going to be normal very soon. We will go anywhere, any time we want.”
Google the video; it’s frightening.
Vote them out in 2026.
Norma Turner
Port Angeles