As someone who works daily with vulnerable populations in Southern Arizona, I am appalled that Rep. Juan Ciscomani voted for President Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” This legislation slashes Medicaid and social supports while giving permanent tax cuts to billionaires. Over 158,000 people in his district rely on Medicaid—including many rural families, seniors, and veterans—for access to basic healthcare. These cuts threaten clinics like Chiricahua and hospitals like Copper Queen, putting both care and jobs at risk.
What’s worse, nearly 24,100 Arizona veterans depend on Medicaid, and recent proposals also target VA funding, risking the loss of 83,000 VA jobs and up to 30 million appointments nationwide. Why would Rep. Ciscomani vote to strip critical care from the very people he pledged to serve?
He knew the risks. He expressed concern. And then he voted yes anyway.
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We need leaders who put people — not party — first.
Aggie Hart
Southeast side
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