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Edward Markey: “When Trump cuts Medicaid, [he's] going right at a program…”

Featuring: Edward Markey, Democratic | U.S. Senate Massachusetts

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Justice for Health Care Workers: Senator Markey Meets with 1199 SEIU

Published | Video Starts at 07:16

And I promise you, I'm going to be fighting for you and for all of those benefits that help you and your mother, but all of the families that are dependent upon us. So thank you. You know, When Trump cuts Medicaid, [he's] going right at a program that is essential. so we can see what's happening. It's an attack upon the poorest, the most vulnerable. It's an attempt to suppress the votes of the poorest so that they won't show up at the polls. (07:16–07:20)

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Asserts that Trump's Medicaid cuts target an essential program.

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