Hassett: If Senate finds Medicare abuse, then "we would look at it" in Trump bill
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White House National Economic Council director Kevin Hassett said Sunday the Trump administration is not targeting Medicare in its sweeping budget proposal, but signaled the administration would be open to changes if senators uncover fraud or abuse as they look at the bill. "If somebody finds waste, fraud and abuse in Medicare, then of course we would look at it," Hassett said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Kevin Hassett said the Trump administration is not trying to cut Medicare in the tax and budget bill, but it would consider changes if senators find waste or abuse.
Key Points:
- Hassett said Medicare is "totally not on the table," and he called reports about cuts a "fake news story."
- He said the administration would look at Medicare only if senators uncover waste, fraud, or abuse.
- Senate Republicans are revising the House-passed bill, which also changes Medicaid and food aid and is meant to help pay for Trump tax cuts.
- The bill faces serious Senate pushback, especially over Medicaid rules, as the White House says passing it is key to jobs and economic growth.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The bill could raise the national debt and may add costs or cuts for Medicaid users and taxpayers if Senate changes move forward.
Positive Impact
Hassett says Medicare is not targeted, and any abuse found in Medicare Advantage could reduce waste and protect beneficiaries.
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- Primary:Director Kevin Hassettperson
Candidate Entities6 candidates · 5 weighted vote min · 70% decision
- Director Kevin HassettpersonPrimaryEvaluated
White House National Economic Council director whose remarks on Medicare, Medicaid, and the bill are the central focus.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - President Donald TrumppersonMajorAI selected
His administration’s budget bill and stated position on Medicaid and Medicare are central to the story.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Senator Josh HawleypersonContextCandidate
His criticism of possible Medicaid cuts is discussed as part of the bill’s internal GOP conflict.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Senator Thom TillispersonContextCandidate
Mentioned as supporting Medicare Advantage waste-and-abuse changes, but not a main focus.
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Cited as one of the senators raising concerns about Medicaid provisions.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Senator Susan CollinspersonMinorCandidate
Cited as one of the senators raising concerns about Medicaid provisions.
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