ADVERTISEMENTThe Republican health care bill passed by the House of Representatives on Thursday breaks President Donald Trump’s promise not to cut Medicaid. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 7, 2015Huckabee is a nice guy but will never be able to bring in the funds so as not to cut Social Security, Medicare & Medicaid. The low-income health insurance program provides benefits to 11 million low-income seniors and people with disabilities who also receive Medicare coverage. After an earlier version of the legislation collapsed in March, it has been amended to appease conservative hardliners who demanded fewer protections for sick people, while the Medicaid cuts remain intact. Joshua Roberts/Reuters As a candidate, President Donald Trump used his opposition to Medicaid cuts to distinguish himself from his Republican rivals.

Source: Huffington Post May 04, 2017 18:00 UTC