Corey DeRoche

Tag: House of Representatives

Trump’s Medicaid Flip-Flop: Shift from Cutting to Covering Up

Posted on by Corey DeRoche
President Donald Trump's sudden change of heart regarding Medicaid is nothing short of astonishing, especially considering his previous fervent support for deep cuts to the program. In a meeting with House Republicans, Trump warned against touching Medicaid further, urging lawmakers to rally behind his "big, beautiful bill" and its proposed $625 billion in cuts. "Don't f** around with Medicaid," Trump said, according to multiple anonymous...

Have You Met Mike? A Jarring Reflection on the House Speaker

Posted on by Corey DeRoche
As I delve into House Speaker Mike Johnson's website, a sudden and unexpected chuckle escapes my lips. His "7 Core Principles of Conservatism" were an amusing juxtaposition to his actual actions and words. The dissonance between the ideals he professed and the reality of his policies was a stark reminder that, in politics, rhetoric often diverges from the true intentions. One principle, in particular, stood out as comical: "Individual Freedom."...