The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has kicked off a month-long initiative to “fight to save Medicaid,” focusing on four House Republicans they deem “vulnerable.” The Democrats assert these lawmakers could potentially undermine Medicaid and other essential programs.
Republicans responded swiftly on Friday through a statement issued by Fox News Digital.
“The Democrats are misleading in their campaign name. What they’re really trying to protect is taxpayer-funded welfare benefits for illegal immigrants,” they claimed.
“Honestly, this is just a political stunt. It’s straightforward. Rep. Lawler is transparent about his stance—he supports Medicaid for those who depend on it,” the statement added.
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Medicaid recipient Emily Gabriella will protest outside the U.S. Supreme Court as debates commence on the South Atlantic Plan on April 2, 2025. (Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)
The DNC’s multi-faceted pressure campaign incorporates digital strategies, local outreach, and direct actions aimed at Roller from New York, Tom Barrett in Michigan, Don Bacon in Nebraska, and Brian Fitzpatrick in Pennsylvania. They are encouraging voters to share “accountability content” on social media, organize “People’s Town Halls” in Republican districts, and blast out emails or calls to express their frustration.
DNC Chairman Ken Martin emphasized that these four Republicans could “seal their political fate aligned with Trump’s disastrous budget.” He elaborated that the DNC is initiating a groundbreaking distributed organizational program to empower voters, enabling them to host town halls and build grassroots support as they prepare for significant elections against the GOP budget.
Trump insists that public entitlements like Social Security and Medicaid will remain untouched by the GOP budget
Following Donald Trump’s election in November, Democrats have consistently opposed cuts to Medicaid. Yet the White House maintains that public benefits, including Social Security and Medicaid, will not be affected under the Republican budget plan.
“Democrats are using sad tactics filled with lies and fear to mask their failures. They’ve already had to retract misleading Medicaid ads across the country,” the Republicans argued.
Just last month, Democrats were compelled to retract six signs targeting Republican lawmakers after the NRCC sent a cease-and-desist letter to an advertising firm over allegations of spreading falsehoods.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La, speaking at a press conference at the Republican National Committee in Washington on January 22, 2025.(J. Scott Apple White/AP)
“What the Democrats are saying about Medicaid is simply against the idea of having job requirements for able-bodied adults without children and ensuring that only eligible individuals receive benefits,” Bacon commented to Fox News Digital. “The Republicans’ approaches to improving Medicaid are straightforward and won’t deteriorate the quality of care. We are prioritizing children and other vulnerable groups. The last time the DNC targeted me, the billboard companies posted misleading ads.”
Bacon criticized the DNC’s billboard efforts, clarifying that the DNC was not involved in that advertising. Instead, House Majority Forward, a super PAC focused on Democratic elections, has initiated its own billboard campaign.
Even with Republican assurances that Medicaid services would remain intact, there remains contention regarding ways to cut unnecessary spending within the program. This discussion excludes considerations of Social Security taxes as Republicans strive to maintain Trump’s 2017 tax cuts and promote Trump’s “big beautiful bill.”
However, Democrats have alerted “fragile” House Republicans that cuts to Medicaid could be a detrimental issue, asserting that their new initiative aims not only to hold Republicans accountable but also to help reestablish the Democratic majority in 2026.
Governor Josh Green, D-MD; Michel Lejean Grisham, D-NM; Ned Lamont, D-CT; Tina Kotek, D-OR; and Del. Matt Meyer held a press conference on Medicaid protection on February 20. (Paul Steinhauser -Fox News Digital)
“House Republicans risk losing the confidence of the American people, undermining their expected results in the near term. They continue to favor the desires of billionaire backers at the expense of healthcare access,” remarked Chairman Suzan Delvene.
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The White House did not provide a response to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
