Republicans are in support of dangerous cuts to Social Security and Medicaid that will screw over their constituents in order to pay for their billionaire tax cut. Empowered by their allies in Congress like David Schweikert (AZ-01), Donald Trump and his supporters have led an aggressive effort to decimate Social Security’s workforce and infrastructure. These are cuts that target the core stability of this earned benefit American workers rely on.
“Schweikert has enabled cuts that will gut Social Security and Medicaid. He’s responsible for this, and while his voters are struggling to afford groceries and health care, they won’t forget Schweikert’s betrayal,” said American Bridge 21st Century spokesperson Nico Delgado.
Arizonans who depend on Social Security, Medicaid, and SNAP will suffer as a result:
- Approximately 167,436 of Schweikert’s constituents in Arizona’s 1st District rely on Social Security.
- Approximately 71,700 (11%) of Schweikert’s constituents in Arizona’s 1st District are covered by Medicaid or CHIP, and over 18,700 people in the district have used SNAP.
Schweikert previously voted for a Republican package that could have taken Medicaid coverage away from nearly two million Americans.
Published: Mar 4, 2025