Former President Trump incorrectly claimed at a rally that VP Kamala Harris voted to cut $273B from Medicare, referring to the Inflation Reduction Act.

Former President Trump incorrectly claimed at a rally that VP Kamala Harris voted to cut $273B from Medicare, referring to the Inflation Reduction Act. This law, supported by Harris, actually lowers prescription drug costs, sets spending limits, and enables Medicare officials to negotiate drug pricing, saving taxpayers $237B over 10 years without reducing benefits. Trump's budget proposals for Medicare focused on provider reductions & efficiency, not impacting beneficiaries.

August 20, 2024
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