Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has condemned President Donald Trump’s proposed budget bill, dubbing it the ‘We Are All Going to Die Act’ due to its potential impact on Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts. During a recent address, Schumer highlighted the devastating consequences of these cuts, which could result in up to 5 million Americans losing their healthcare coverage, citing the Congressional Budget Office’s estimates that the number could rise to as many as 16 million under the proposed cuts.
Schumer emphasized during his comments that the cuts to these vital programs could have life-or-death consequences for vulnerable populations, particularly seniors and low-income families. He warned that such policies might lead to a significant backlash among voters, especially with the upcoming elections. The senator criticized the GOP’s prioritization of tax cuts for the wealthy over the well-being of everyday Americans, calling the bill ‘callous’ and ‘disgusting.’
Schumer’s remarks were preceded by a similar quip by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, who had suggested, ‘Well, we’re all going to die,’ in response to criticism about the budget cuts. This phrase became a rallying cry for Schumer as he attacked the bill. The senator also pointed out that the Congressional Budget Office estimates that millions more could lose health insurance if the bill passes. While some Republican senators have expressed concerns about the bill’s impact on the national debt, Schumer remains firm, arguing that the reality will be harsh cuts to essential services with significant consequences for the populace and the economy.
As the Senate moves toward passing the package by July 4th, the debate over the budget continues to intensify. President Trump and the administration insist that the bill will lead to significant economic growth, but Schumer accuses them of being ‘lying about the bill.’ He asserts that the actual implementation of the bill will result in the harsh reality of losing healthcare access, rising premiums, and potential closures of healthcare facilities. The senator has called on his Republican colleagues to reconsider the implications of their votes, warning that the consequences will be felt by the American public in the long run.