From RFK Jr. to Medicaid Cuts, the GOP is Totally Out of Step With the American People
New polling from the Associated Press and NORC Center for Public Affairs Research at the University of Chicago reveals just how unpopular the Republican health care agenda is among the American people. Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Not only does he lack the experience and qualifications necessary for any role in overseeing our nation’s health care programs, but this new polling shows he’s also deeply unpopular. For years, Kennedy has fueled disinformation and conspiracy theories about vaccinations that have had deadly consequences. His sole focus will be pushing radical policies that are widely disliked and put health care for millions at risk. In addition, Republicans are trying to take Medicaid away so they can fund more tax breaks for the wealthy and large corporations, including the CEOs at some of the largest drug and insurance companies.
In response, Protect Our Care Executive Director Brad Woodhouse issued the following statement:
“From the nomination of RFK Jr. to Medicaid cuts, the Republican health care agenda is wildly unpopular with the American people. Republicans want to rip Medicaid away from millions of Americans so they can give massive tax breaks to the wealthy and big corporations. At the same time, the nomination of RFK Jr. poses a threat to the health and well-being of everyone in this country. This agenda is totally out of step with the American people. Across the country people want their representatives to do more to lower costs and improve care — not rip it away from those who need it most so millionaires and billionaires can get another tax cut.”
KEY POINTS
Ahead of RFK Jr.’s Confirmation Hearings, Polling Shows His Nomination Is Deeply Unpopular. When asked if they approve or disapprove of RFK Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services, a plurality (42%) said they somewhat or strongly disapprove, making him the most disliked nominee.
As Republicans Propose Cuts, Voters Think The Government Is Not Spending Enough on Medicare and Medicaid. When asked what they think about how much the government is spending on Medicare, a majority (61%) said the government is not spending enough. When asked what they think about how much the government is spending on Medicaid, a majority (55%) said the government is not spending enough.
Bottom Line: Americans Have No Confidence in Trump’s Handling of Health Care. When asked about their confidence in Donald Trump’s ability to handle health care, nearly half of voters (46%) said they had no confidence at all.