Donald Trump
TemporalSeverityHigh
8/10
ThenMay 25, 2016
“I'm not going to cut Social Security like every other Republican, and I'm not going to cut Medicare or Medicaid.”
Trump repeatedly promised during 2016 campaign not to touch entitlements, distinguishing himself from other Republicans
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/ap-fact-check-trumps-follies-on-immigration-health-careNowMay 4, 2017
“This is a great plan. I actually think it will get even better.”
Trump supported the AHCA which cut Medicaid spending by $880 billion over ten years
https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/president-trumps-first-100-days/here-are-new-policy-stances-donald-trump-has-taken-election-n684946Analysis
Made an explicit, repeated campaign promise not to cut Medicaid, then supported legislation that would have cut it by $880 billion
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