The truth is simple: Trump slashed rural health care, and his “solution” is a band-aid at best.

Senate Committee on Appropriations · September 23, 2025

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Senator Jeff Merkley identifies himself and asks, "What has president Trump done during his first 8 months in office?" setting up a critique of the administrations health policies.

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Sen. Jeff Merkley released a short video criticizing President Trump's first eight months, alleging large Medicaid cuts and saying an HHS post touting a $50 billion rural health grant repurposes a small portion of those cuts, with potentially large effects on premiums and rural hospitals.

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