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Mike Johnson: “There's about 4.8 million people who are able-bodied workers…”

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Mike Johnson Discusses Medicaid Reforms and Economic Policies with Louisiana Congressman

Published July 7, 2025 | Video Starts at 01:17

We're going to make sure that the 1.4 million illegal aliens, for example, that are getting coverage and stealing it from American citizens can no longer do that. There's about 4.8 million people who are able-bodied workers with no dependents, who are gaming the system. These are like young, able bodied men who are choosing to ride the wagon instead of help pull it. And we're not going to do that anymore. They have to work now. (01:17–01:25)

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Asserts that 4.8 million able-bodied workers without dependents are exploiting Medicaid.

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