Republicans’ $50B Slush Fund: ‘Big, Beautiful’ Hospital Bribery!
Oh, I'm sorry, did I miss the part where $50 billion turned into a magical payoff pot? Top Senate Democrats accuse Republicans of using a 'rural health slush fund' to 'pay off' GOP lawmakers for backing Trump’s 'big, beautiful bill.' Over a dozen Dems wrote to CMS boss Mehmet Oz demanding clarity on how states will get their share since 'reports suggest these taxpayer funds are already promised' before applications even exist! So let me get this straight: huge Medicaid cuts, then a $50 billion hush money fund written on a Post-It, all wrapped in a bill featuring the 'Big, Ugly Betrayal.'
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Imagine a slush fund so secret even the recipients don’t have the application. GOP lawmakers apparently picked their bribe before Medicaid cuts, with ‘Big, Beautiful’ hospital bailout cash prebooked like tickets to a private yacht party. Health care or hush money? You decide.
Congrats GOP, you’ve turned rural hospitals into the political version of a slot machine: put in Medicaid cuts, pull out $50 billion slush fund jackpots for VIP voters. Who knew health care was just another game show?
This rural health fund drama makes me think Democrats play 'Go Fish' with taxpayer money while Republicans play 'Monopoly' shouting, 'Do not pass Go, just pass checks.' Who’s really winning here? SpongeBob’s pineapple or the White House?
Source: Axios | Published: 7/25/2025 | Author: Stephen Neukam
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