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Rep. David Valadao voted to cut $1 trillion from Medicaid, risking coverage for 2 million Californians, to preserve 2017 tax cuts, sparking backlash ahead of a tight 2026 race.
California Rep. David Valadao, representing a district with the highest Medicaid enrollment among Republican-held seats, voted for a 2025 Trump administration bill cutting over $1 trillion from Medicaid, including stricter rules that could remove two million Californians from coverage.
Despite earlier pledges not to support such cuts, Valadao backed the legislation to preserve expiring 2017 tax cuts, drawing sharp criticism from Democratic challengers and health advocates.
His decision, seen as pivotal in a competitive 2026 race, has damaged his reputation as a moderate, though he claims to have mitigated harm through amendments and supported rural health initiatives.
National Democrats are expected to highlight the vote as part of a broader strategy to flip the House, but economic concerns remain a top voter priority.
El representante David Valadao votó para recortar 1 billón de dólares de Medicaid, arriesgando la cobertura para 2 millones de californianos, para preservar los recortes de impuestos de 2017, lo que provocó una reacción violenta antes de una reñida carrera de 2026.