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This bill will “kill people”: Dem Rep. on how party can capitalize on Trump's unpopular law
MSNBC·2025-07-06 16:51

Political Strategy & Impact - Democrats are shifting from opposing the bill to using it against Republicans in the midterms, highlighting its unpopularity [1][2] - The strategy involves sharing stories of individuals negatively impacted by the bill's cuts to healthcare and nutrition assistance [4][5][6] - Democrats aim to emphasize that the bill will cause harm and that Republicans are responsible [6][19] Healthcare & Social Welfare - The bill could lead to 17 million people losing healthcare coverage [5][12] - It includes the largest cut to nutrition assistance in American history, affecting children, veterans, the disabled, and the elderly [5] - A $500 billion cut to Medicare is anticipated due to the bill's impact on the deficit [10] Immigration & Detention - Concerns are raised about the conditions at the "alligator Alcatraz" detention facility in Florida, costing $450 million annually, or $150,000 per ICE detainee, which is twice the national average [14][22] - The congresswoman highlights the potential dangers of deporting individuals to countries like Venezuela and Haiti [15][16] - There are allegations of inhumane conditions and lack of due process at detention facilities, with a call for congressional oversight [24][26]