US EditionTrump Says U.S. Can’t Fund Daycare, Medicaid While Fighting Wars
The White House later said Trump was referring to fraud in federal programs as Democrats blasted his comments and the video spread online.
- During a private White House luncheon Wednesday, President Donald Trump stated the federal government cannot fund day care, Medicaid, and Medicare because "we're fighting wars" and must prioritize "military protection."
- Trump proposed that states "should pay for it" regarding day care, suggesting they raise taxes to cover costs while the federal government could lower taxes to compensate.
- A recent poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found about 75% of U.S. adults see child care costs as a "major problem," while 50% call federal support a "high priority."
- Following the remarks, the White House issued a statement claiming the president was "referring to rooting out the billions of dollars of fraud" in these programs, reiterating his commitment to protect them.
- Trump's comments coincided with a 19-minute address defending the U.S.-Israeli war, in which he claimed "swift, decisive, overwhelming victories" while warning Iran that "much more" military action would follow.
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Trump suggests states raise taxes to pay for child care, says federal government can't afford it
President Donald Trump said states should raise taxes to pay for day care, arguing that the federal government cannot afford to fund child care for all 50 states.
The US president plans to cut funding for daycare centers and health programs for the elderly and disabled because he has to fund wars, he said Wednesday during an Easter lunch at the White House, according to NBC.
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