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President Biden, Press Secretary Leavitt, and NEC Director Hassett Affirm No Cuts While Targeting Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Medicaid

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Updated Jun 30, 2025, 03:31 PM

The White House and Republican lawmakers have reiterated that President Joe Biden is committed to eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse within Medicaid programs. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that both the Senate and the House are actively working on measures to address these issues. National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett emphasized that the administration is not aiming to cut Medicaid or Medicare benefits for eligible recipients but is focused on targeting fraudulent claims and improper use of funds. Republicans argue that these efforts are necessary to preserve Medicaid for those who genuinely need it, countering claims from Democrats who have criticized the moves as cuts. The administration also indicated that individuals who are ineligible, including undocumented immigrants, may be removed from the program as part of these reforms.

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Aaron Rupar

@atrupar

Hassett blatantly lies: "The bottom line is we are not talking away anybody Medicaid."

Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸

@Bubblebathgirl

National Economic Council Director Hassett: We’re going after “waste, fraud, and abuse” in Medicaid. No one who should be on Medicaid will lose it. The only people being kicked off are illegals and freeloaders. In other words, the Democrat Party base.

Trump War Room

@TrumpWarRoom

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett: "The bottom line is that we're not taking away anybody’s Medicaid. We're definitely not taking away anybody's Medicare. What we’re doing is we're going after waste, fraud and abuse."