Trump's Broken Promise: House GOP Bill Triggers Devastating $500 Billion Medicare Cuts

On Wednesday, a sobering report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) confirmed what many feared: the House GOP's One Big Beautiful Bill will lead to nearly $500 billion in Medicare cuts, starting in 2026. This outcome is not optional—it’s triggered automatically under federal law when legislation significantly increases the national deficit.

The CBO estimates the One Big Beautiful Bill will add $3.8 trillion to the deficit over the next decade. Under the Republican Pay-As-You-Go Act, this requires the White House to implement “sequestration”—mandatory spending reductions across various programs. For Medicare, the cuts are capped at 4% per year, amounting to around $45 billion in 2026 alone and totaling $535 billion between 2027 and 2034.

Medicare supports 66 million Americans, including 58 million seniors and millions of younger individuals with disabilities. These cuts mean fewer resources for hospitals, doctors, and essential treatments. Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.), who requested the CBO analysis, emphasized the irony: “Trump promised no Medicare cuts. Yet here we are—with over $500 billion in cuts triggered by this bill.”

The fallout could be severe. Seniors may turn to public services that are already under strain. Meanwhile, rural hospitals face potential closure, and states could be left holding the bag for senior care, especially as Medicaid funding dries up.

In short, the bill’s fiscal impact threatens to unravel a critical safety net for millions. The consequences of ignoring long-term cost—and the law—are becoming dangerously clear.

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