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flag 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.

flag 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. flag 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. flag 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. flag 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.

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