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Speaker 0 introduces a campaign to cut government waste, specifying that deficit reduction requires cutting billions from valued programs, but eliminating pointless waste should be easy. Speaker 1 claims there has been a tremendous amount of waste and fraud in the government during the Biden administration, estimating federal government fraud at half a trillion dollars. The goal is to reduce this figure, saving taxpayer money by stopping spending on things that very few taxpayers would agree makes sense, such as transgender animal surgeries. Speaker 1 also questions why twenty million people who are definitely dead are mocked as alive in the Social Security database.

We aim to provide Arkansans with a hand up, not a handout, ensuring everyone can live their best life in Arkansas. Today, we're announcing our intention to seek a waiver to implement a Medicaid work requirement. This means that able-bodied working-age adults must work, attend school, volunteer, or care for their children to receive free healthcare funded by taxpayers. Currently, 220,000 able-bodied adults in Arkansas benefit from this program, costing over $2.2 billion annually. Notably, around 90,000 of these recipients are unemployed, while many hardworking Arkansans pay for their own health insurance.

This congress is allegedly intent on passing a heartless budget that would result in the largest cut in Medicaid in American history to partially pay for tax cuts for Donald Trump's billionaire best friends. Medicaid is described as a lifeline that this Republican majority is trying to rip away from millions of Americans. The speakers claim they will not let them get away with policies that are a matter of life and death to their constituents. They are allegedly here to fight for those who voted against the president, those who didn't vote, and those who voted for the president but dislike what they are seeing. Republicans in congress and this administration purportedly only care about billionaires that fund their campaigns and are willing to hurt everyone to help the wealthiest. The power of the people is allegedly greater than the people in power.

"There's no concern at all." "Government subsidies were never meant to be a lifestyle." "Government subsidies were never meant to be a hammock. They're meant to be a trampoline." "I've met hundreds of people around our country." "She's 52 years old. She's been living there since 1953. Excuse me. She's 52 years old. She's been living there since 1973." "There's three generations living in government subsidies that are able-bodied, able-minded." "When you talk about time limits, time limits are kind of an encouragement." "we're gonna have workforce training around you." "We're gonna skill training around you to get out of government subsidies to live a life of self sustainability." "Poverty has no party." "This is not democrat. It's not republican." "Go research Bill Clinton's bill 1996 when they did real welfare reform." "You're too young." "but go research that."

Many Americans are not fond of the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, preferring Medicare and private insurance. Most people want to be on private insurance if they can afford it. It's essential to focus on improving care for the elderly, veterans, and the poor. The current Medicaid model is not effectively meeting these needs.

My colleague claims we passed strong border bills, but the current state of the border is a disaster. We didn't use enough leverage to get results. The regulatory reforms mentioned can be easily waived by the Biden administration. The welfare programs they streamlined will actually grow due to expanded eligibility. I'm glad work requirements weren't imposed on Medicaid, as it could have led to its expansion. I won't take lectures on fundraising from those who bend to lobbyists and special interests. I'll fund my political operation through hardworking Americans, while you continue attending lobbyist fundraisers.

Speaker 0 questions the strength of the new president's mandate, noting he won the popular vote by only 1.5% and the general election with less than 50% of the vote. Speaker 1 argues that the president does have a mandate, stating they are not a supporter of Trump, but of truth and facts. The president won every swing state, increased voter turnout among Black, Latino, and young voters, and 89% of counties shifted to the right. Republicans hadn't won the popular vote since 2004, but they did this year, also winning the electoral college. Speaker 1 doesn't understand how people can look at that and say there's no mandate. Speaker 0 suggests they have different definitions of a mandate. Speaker 1 believes Democrats may use the close margin as an excuse to avoid changing their strategy.

Speaker 0 outlines two priorities: first, go after welfare fraud and rewrite how programs work by requiring states to send biometrics to the federal government proving that the person exists and they're eligible for the services in question, with a focus on fraud “rampant in Minnesota and throughout these blue states through reconciliation.” Second, implement an affordability package to make America more affordable for the hardworking men and women of the country.

Speaker 1 states that Trump's presidency saw no recession, rising real wages, a strong stock market, and record low unemployment before the pandemic. Speaker 1 believes Trump's prior term provides a clear blueprint of what to expect from a future presidency. They also assert that Kamala Harris's performance as Vice President offers insight into her potential future role. Speaker 0 claims there has been more manufacturing in the U.S. than at any time since World War II. Speaker 1 counters that real wages have decreased and crime has risen. Speaker 0 disputes the claim about real wages, stating they have increased. Speaker 1 clarifies that real weekly wages and average weekly wages are still down from when Biden took office. Speaker 0 attributes high unemployment to the pandemic.

**Speaker 0:** 212 Democrats voted against no tax on tips, Social Security, and overtime. If the government makes money and spends it responsibly, taxes aren't necessary. The new administration is holding the government accountable, and people are mad about it. **Speaker 1:** There's no tax on tips, overtime, or Social Security in the budget resolution. Taxes are normal. This utopia where nobody pays taxes isn't going to work. Read the budget before lecturing people about it.

One speaker claims Donald Trump wants to bring jobs home, while Kamala Harris has a record. Another speaker says that Governor Waltz stated Donald Trump has to listen to the experts, but when the experts were wrong, Waltz said Trump didn't do as good a job as the citizens. The speaker accuses Waltz of pretending that Trump didn't deliver rising take-home pay and lower inflation. The speaker also claims that Kamala Harris' economic record has made gas, groceries, and housing unaffordable. The speaker states they were raised by a woman who would sometimes go into medical debt to put food on the table. The speaker believes America can be affordable again by returning to common sense economic principles.

Remember, I am summarizing the video as if I were the original speakers. Speaker 0: Democrats all voted against tax cuts on tips, overtime, and Social Security. Keep that in mind next time they act like they care about you. Speaker 1: You need to fact check information online before spreading lies with your MAGA hat on. The claim that Democrats voted against tax cuts on tips and overtime has already been debunked, even on Elon Musk's platform. The original poster even deleted it after being fact checked. Those tax cuts weren't in the bill anyway, but cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security were. Take off the hat, put down the phone, and think about what kind of country you want your kids to grow up in, one that rewards billionaires at the expense of the middle class?

I made it clear to the President that he has no mandate to cut Medicaid. Poor people depend on it for their healthcare. His budget calls for deep cuts to Medicaid, and he needs to protect it. We need to raise the cap on Social Security and protect Medicare. These are vital safety net programs. I'm willing to accept any punishment for speaking out, because it's worth it to stand against the President's desire to cut Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security. This is about people losing their healthcare in the richest country in the world. Healthcare has become wealth care, and we can't let that happen. I'm also working on articles of impeachment. This President is unfit for office with 34 felony convictions and two impeachments. He has no mandate to cut Medicaid.

Speaker 0: I haven't heard anybody in my party saying that illegal immigrants should get access to the health insurance marketplace. Speaker 1: I'm so glad you said that. Actually, I have some tape of of your Democratic party members saying this on the debate stage. So they've all said it. Let's play the clip. Speaker 0: A lot of you have been talking tonight about these government health care plans that you proposed in one form or another. This is a show of hands question, and and hold them up for a moment so people can see. Raise your hand if cover if your government plan would provide coverage for undocumented immigrants. Speaker 1: Senator, that that's that's literally every member of your party from moderate to more progressive that have said that in the past.

Speaker 0 and Speaker 1 discuss CBO estimates of people losing health insurance under Medicaid and Obamacare. - Medicaid: According to CBO estimates, those on Medicaid losing health insurance include four point eight million able-bodied adults without dependence who choose to not meet modest work or community engagement requirements. An additional 1,400,000 are illegal immigrants. 1,600,000 will have access to other forms of subsidized health insurance, including the option to stay on Medicaid. And 1.3 million are already ineligible for the Medicaid program period; they shouldn’t be on the program, but they're doing it. - Obamacare (ACA): When looking at those on Obamacare losing health insurance, 1.8 million are illegal immigrants, and 1,100,000 are fraudsters who don't submit common sense verification requirements. Speaker 1 notes, “And this is from CBL.”

The speaker asserts that disabled individuals on Medicaid have been negatively impacted by able-bodied people, specifically 35-year-olds who are choosing not to work and instead play video games. The speaker claims these individuals are crowding out the truly needy from receiving Medicaid benefits. The speaker states that these able-bodied individuals will now be required to get a job. The speaker believes this change is beneficial for them, as their families likely disapprove of their current lifestyle.

The speaker asserts that 1.4 million undocumented immigrants are currently enrolled in the Medicaid system. This number, the speaker claims, is equivalent to the population of Hawaii or New Hampshire. The speaker states that Medicaid is intended for pregnant women, children, people with disabilities, the elderly, and low-income families, and that undocumented immigrants are sharing these resources with qualified Americans. The speaker supports the president's plan to remove undocumented immigrants from Medicaid, questioning why there is outrage over this decision when Americans who have contributed to the country are also in need. The speaker predicts that people will continue to be upset because President Trump will be re-elected.

Do you support cutting Medicaid, particularly regarding federal investment known as FMAP? I consider it a restroom break. President Trump hasn't instructed me to cut Medicaid; he wants to improve it. So, if President Trump asked you to cut Medicaid, would you do it? It's not my decision to cut Medicaid; that falls to Congress. I will focus on working with them. You seem hesitant to answer. Let’s move on. Do you know how many states will be affected?

Republican Congressman Tim Burchett is leaning towards voting yes on the bill, citing its benefits for Tennesseans, including manufacturing credits and border security. He dismisses concerns about Medicaid and SNAP cuts, claiming they only target waste, abuse, and fraud, not deserving recipients. He believes work requirements should be enforced for Medicaid eligibility. Democratic Congressman Richie Torres calls the bill a tragedy, claiming the CBO projects it will cause 12 million people to lose healthcare, slash Medicaid and children's health care by a trillion dollars, and cut SNAP by $300 billion. He says it will add trillions to the national debt. Burchett defends a provision delaying SNAP cuts for states with high error rates, arguing it allows them to improve. He criticizes claims about the bill's debt impact, pointing to increased debt in the previous four years. He questions the CBO's non-partisanship. While some Republicans have reservations, Burchett says single-issue spending bills are preferable but not feasible now. He believes the bill will correct economic issues.

We can eliminate debt, provide childcare, elder care, and strengthen healthcare. Everyone should have access to the same benefits as during COVID. President Biden is thanked for beating Medicare. President Trump is criticized for destroying it.

I challenge anyone to search for Medicaid in the resolution we passed. It's not there. That's not part of this. We aim to find efficiencies in every program without cutting benefits for those who deserve them. Public opinion supports work requirements for Medicaid. The program is intended for single mothers with small children, not for able-bodied individuals who are not working. We're going to find those individuals and encourage them to return to work. Everyone supports this. Republicans support this. We believe there is dignity in work, and it will be beneficial for everyone involved.

The transcript centers on a critique of Democrats and the healthcare industry, framing the Capitol Hill hearing as evidence of a coordinated effort to undermine President Trump’s health care agenda. It asserts that Democrats and “the big insurance companies” are “combining forces to sabotage president Trump on Capitol Hill,” and claims this is exemplified by coverage and clips available on the speaker’s website and social media. Key points highlighted: - Democrats, Obamacare architects, and the pharmaceutical/insurance cartel are alleged to be “working in lockstep to block president Trump’s patient first health care agenda.” - Ahead of the hearing, the speaker says Loomer Unleashed warned how the proceedings would unfold, asserting that corporate health care executives aligned with Democrats against President Trump, Congressional Republicans, and the American people. - The speaker claims Democrats deployed Obama operatives—people featured on Barack Obama’s White House website—as “experts” on health care, alongside anti-Trump radical left activists who allegedly pretended to be health care experts, to blame Republicans for the health care crisis without addressing Obamacare’s effects. - Congressional Republicans, specifically Jason Smith and Randy Feenstra, are quoted as arguing that Democrats want to cast blame elsewhere because they do not accept responsibility for Obamacare, which the speakers say was always going to be a disaster. - A clip from Speaker 1 describes the hearing as “the first of more to come examining the entire health care sector.” The stated purpose is to question some of the largest health insurers about why costs are rising and how health care can be made more affordable for all Americans, asserting that Democrats in the majority previously ignored this issue. - The speaker claims that Americans are still struggling to afford basic care, with premiums “exploding” and patients being delayed and denied care “every day.” - The hearing is said to have shown that, instead of demanding accountability, a senior Democrat reassured CEOs with the statement, “it’s not your fault,” implying the Democrats’ recognition that costs rose under Obamacare. - The claim is reiterated that, after fifteen years of a Democrat-created health system under Obamacare, prices have “only gone up, not down.” The speaker indicates there is extensive video and article coverage of the hearing available online, including numerous clips and a summary article that highlights these points. The overall narrative portrays Obamacare as a disaster, accusing Democrats of avoidance of responsibility and of manipulating the hearing to deflect blame away from policy outcomes.