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Al Green: I was making it clear to the president that he has no mandate to cut Medicaid.

On the recordMarch 5, 2025
I was making it clear to the president that he has no mandate to cut Medicaid.
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Green defended his outburst during Trump's address, emphasizing his opposition to Medicaid cuts.

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