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Mike Johnson: “It's not for illegal aliens. We've kicked them off…”

Featuring: Mike Johnson, Republican | Speaker of the United States House of Representatives | National

Speaker Johnson on NBC's Meet the Press

Published July 27, 2025 | Video Starts at 09:49

It strengthens it. It makes sure that Medicaid will be there for those who actually need it and who the intended to provide for it. It is It's not for illegal aliens. We've kicked them off [Medicaid]. It's not for people who are gaming the system. We've kicked them off and it's not for people who should be working. (09:49–09:52)

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Claims that illegal aliens have been removed from Medicaid.

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