Jeffries invokes John McCain in plea for Republicans to defect on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

The Arizona Republican, who died in 2018, famously voted against his party in a shocking move that kept the ACA from being repealed.

“All we need are four Republicans to join us in support of their constituents, have John McCain-level courage and stand up in defense of the healthcare of the American people,” Jeffries said before blasting the bill for stripping Medicaid benefits.

“What type of party would bring a bill to the House floor that rips away Medicaid from those in need? What kind of party would bring a bill to the House floor that literally robs food from the mouths of children, veterans, and seniors? And all of this is being done to provide massive tax breaks to their billionaire donors. It’s unconscionable.

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