Republicans in Congress are planning to cut Medicaid, impacting the 27. 5% of Chattooga County residents who depend on it for healthcare. Concerns are rising about how these cuts will affect low-income families and individuals in the area. President Trump has assured the public that he will protect Medicare and Medicaid, claiming that Republicans will find budget savings elsewhere for tax cuts. However, this assurance contradicts the House GOP’s budget plan, which wants to cut Medicaid by up to $880 billion over the next decade to fund $2 trillion in tax breaks. Deficit-focused conservatives believe these cuts are necessary to manage the national debt, currently at $36 trillion. The specifics of the proposed cuts will be determined by the Energy and Commerce Committee soon. Moderate Republicans worry about the impact on low-income constituents and are waiting for more information before showing support. Democrats oppose the cuts, warning they will harm vulnerable families and children. Over 7,000 Chattooga County residents rely on Medicaid for healthcare coverage.