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John Fetterman: “I don't think I'd ever be in a position to support cutting…”

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Published June 3, 2025 | Video Starts at 23:37

We need to bring that spending back in check. Senator Fetterman, are we wrong to assume you're a no vote? Well, yeah, I'm a no for a couple reasons. One, I just, I don't think I'd ever be in a position to support cutting Medicaid. And another thing that I'm troubled by is the cuts to snap. Like, I'm a member of the Ag Committee and my wife has dedicated her professional life about food insecurity. (23:37–23:42)

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Asserts opposition to cutting Medicaid.

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