Trump’s Health Care Overhaul Poised to Strip Coverage From Thousands in D.C.

July 2, 2025

The "One Big Beautiful Bill," which recently passed the Senate, threatens to remove health insurance from approximately 11. 8 million Americans by targeting Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, and the Children's Health Insurance Program with nearly $1 trillion in cuts over the next decade. Critics, including D.C.'s shadow representative Oye Owelowa, condemn the legislation as an attack on vulnerable populations while pointing out that President Trump has simultaneously authorized $72-92 million in taxpayer expenses for personal indulgences like his birthday military parade and frequent golf trips.

Who is affected

Approximately 11.8 million adults and children nationwide at risk of losing health insurance
District of Columbia residents, where about 300,000 people (nearly 40% of the population) are enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP
Low-income individuals dependent on Medicaid across the country
The 78 million Americans who rely on Medicaid and 24 million covered through ACA marketplace plans
Hospitals and clinics that would face increased uncompensated care costs
Local public health programs that may experience funding shortfalls

What action is being taken

House Republicans are finalizing the "One Big Beautiful Bill" after its narrow Senate passage
The legislation is targeting Medicaid, ACA, and CHIP to reduce spending by nearly $1 trillion
Trump is conducting costly personal activities including a $25-45 million Army 250th Anniversary Parade
Trump is making frequent taxpayer-funded golf trips to his properties that have cost at least $30 million
Representative Owelowa is vocally opposing the legislation and calling for community action

Why it matters

The bill could increase the District's uninsured rate by five percentage points, one of the highest jumps nationwide
It represents what critics call the largest rollback of federally funded health insurance in a generation
The Congressional Budget Office projects 16 million more people will be uninsured by 2034 if the bill passes
The legislation cuts $800 billion from Medicaid and $300 billion from nutrition assistance programs
Critics argue the cuts will harm vulnerable communities while providing $2 trillion in tax breaks for wealthy households and corporations
Hospitals could face surges in uncompensated care costs as newly uninsured patients delay treatment

What's next

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