Peter has been trying to get his wife Esther, on Medicaid so she can get the care she deserves without going bankrupt. But he keeps hitting roadblocks. The red tape, long lines and staffing shortages preventing Esther from even being considered for Medicaid coverage is harmful to our country. And instead of joining us to fix this crisis, the Republican majority has demanded more cuts, causing more pain and suffering for the American people. (16:43–16:54)
CLAIM
Asserts that bureaucratic obstacles are preventing Esther from being considered for Medicaid, which is harmful to the country.
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