President Trump's proposed bill has raised concerns in Louisiana about potential Medicaid cuts and the closure of rural hospitals, with state leaders divided on its impact.Critics of the bill highlight that over one million people in Louisiana rely on Medicaid,

In a meeting with moderate Republicans, Trump highlighted three programs not to be cut if the GOP wanted to win elections between 2026 and 2028: Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security, according to NOTUS. Trump said the three areas should be “touched.”