Protesters target Greene's office over Medicaid cuts

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's office faced protests this week in response to her support for a government efficiency initiative led by Elon Musk. Local residents gathered to voice their concerns about proposed cuts to Medicaid and staffing reductions at the Social Security Administration. Many protesters expressed their frustration about the administration's treatment of veterans. Carmen Shuler, a local resident, shared her personal story. She has a son who is a disabled Marine and is worried about losing his benefits, which could lead to homelessness. In response, Greene's office criticized the protesters, claiming they do not represent the views of the larger community. They stated that the group consisted of "35 Democrat activists" and accused them of spreading misinformation. Greene's office reiterated commitments to protect Medicare and Social Security for American citizens, not for illegal immigrants. The controversy comes as an analysis by Yale's Budget Lab predicted significant cuts to Medicaid under Republican budget proposals. They estimated a reduction of $880 billion over ten years, alongside tax cuts benefiting the wealthiest Americans, totaling $4.5 trillion during the same period.