Mike Johnson said "It would help preserve Medicaid 'for people who rightly deserve' coverage, 'not for 29-year-old males sitting on their couches playing video games.'" @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 26, 2025

It would help preserve Medicaid 'for people who rightly deserve' coverage, 'not for 29-year-old males sitting on their couches playing video games.'

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Johnson argues the work requirement will prioritize Medicaid for those truly in need.

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