'It matters to his base': Rep. Torres calls on Trump to release Epstein files

Healthcare & Social Security - The discussion revolves around a bill that cuts healthcare for the needy while giving tax cuts to billionaires and multinational corporations [3][4] - The Treasury Secretary's statement suggests a way to privatize Social Security, sparking controversy [3][4] - Medicaid is crucial for 70 million Americans directly and impacts the healthcare system for all 330 million Americans [10] - Medicaid provides home care and long-term care for the elderly, disabled, and chronically ill [11] - Proposed Medicaid cuts exacerbate the existing rural healthcare crisis [15] Political Accountability & Transparency - Congressman Richie Torres criticizes Donald Trump for breaking promises on Medicaid (cut by $1 trillion), Social Security, and the Epstein files [5] - The Epstein files are a matter of credibility and transparency, with calls for their release [20][21] - Concerns arise about Donald Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, citing a 2002 New York Magazine profile and Alexander Acosta's appointment [24][25] - The speaker believes releasing the Epstein files will continue to be a burden around Trump's neck [26] Economic Impact - The bill slashes healthcare in both red and blue states while cutting taxes for billionaires and multinational corporations [6] - Constituents are primarily concerned about the cost of living, public safety, Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security [19]