Don’t Let the GOP Gut Medicare and Medicaid 7/30/2025

                          Don’t Let the GOP Gut Medicare and Medicaid

July 30 marked the 60th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson signing Medicare and Medicaid into law—two programs that have served as essential lifelines for millions of Americans. Together, they provide healthcare access to more than 150 million people, including seniors, low-income families, children, and people with disabilities.
Rather than honoring and strengthening these vital programs, Republican lawmakers are once again pushing harmful cuts and privatization schemes. Proposals like slashing Medicaid funding or expanding Medicare Advantage—often riddled with corporate waste and denial of care—threaten to undo decades of progress. These attacks come at a time when healthcare costs are skyrocketing, and the need for strong public health infrastructure is more urgent than ever.
The anniversary is not just a time to reflect—it’s a time to act. We must protect and expand Medicare and Medicaid, not allow them to be chipped away to enrich private insurers and pharmaceutical giants. These programs are not entitlements—they are earned benefits and moral commitments to health equity and human dignity.
Americans should be able to count on quality, affordable healthcare. Congress must reject cuts and commit to strengthening these programs for the next generation. The best way to honor this 60-year milestone is to build on it—not tear it down.