The Ugly Truth Behind the GOP’s ‘Beautiful’ Health Bill

When House Republicans endorsed President Donald Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” in the early hours of Thursday, it signified a troubling turn for Black communities, particularly Black women. The bill proposes a staggering $700 billion cut to Medicaid, severely impacting millions of Black Americans and one in three Black women. Additionally, it jeopardizes funding for Planned Parenthood, which supports nearly half of Black women in managing their reproductive health. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries emphasized that this “big ugly bill” threatens higher healthcare costs and the well-being of vulnerable populations. Ianthe Metzger, Senior Director at Planned Parenthood, warned that these cuts could devastate healthcare access, particularly for low-income women, ultimately leaving many communities without essential services. This could exacerbate existing health disparities.