But the Trump administration’s own projection is that the giant cuts in Medicaid will result in nobody losing coverage. If true, this would be astonishing, the fiscal equivalent of the immaculate conception.

The “Big Beautiful Bill," as Trump has called it, includes a $1 trillion reduction in spending over the next decade for Medicaid, the government insurance program for low-income Americans. Trump signed the bill on July 4.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Massive black and gray coffins were propped up across the street from Rep. Nicole Malliotakis’ office Monday afternoon as protesters continue to rally after the Big Beautiful Bill’s passage.