Louisiana Faces Health Care Cuts as Democrats Rally Against Trump's Tax Law

Democrats are making a bold move to challenge President Donald Trump's new tax and spending law. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is leading the charge, heading to Louisiana for a town hall meeting. This isn't just any state—it's home to two key Republican leaders, Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise. The Democrats are not happy with the new law. They say it cuts health care and food aid, which they call "immoral. " Jeffries has been vocal about this, even giving a nearly nine-hour speech in the House before the final vote. But despite their efforts, the law passed. The new law is huge—about $4. 5 trillion in tax breaks, mostly for the wealthiest Americans. It also cuts clean energy tax credits and puts hundreds of billions into Trump's national security plans, like border patrol and deportations. Republicans say this will boost the economy and keep the country safe. But there's a catch. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 11. 8 million people could lose their health insurance. Plus, 3 million Americans might not qualify for food stamps anymore. The law also cuts federal Medicaid spending by $1 trillion. Louisiana is one of the states that will feel this the most. In Louisiana, about 1. 5 million people rely on Medicaid. The new law could leave over 200, 000 of them without insurance. In Johnson's own district, nearly 38% of residents are on Medicaid. The changes won't kick in until after the 2026 midterm elections, but providers are already preparing for the impact. Jeffries and other Democrats are using this town hall to highlight how the law will affect Louisianans. They want to show the real-world consequences of the cuts. The event is hosted by Democratic Rep. Troy Carter and will include people directly impacted by the Medicaid cuts. The Republicans haven't responded to requests for comment. But one thing is clear: this law is going to have big effects, and Democrats are determined to make sure people know about it.