Kristen Crowell

Kristen Crowell, Executive Director of Fair Share America, passionately discusses the fallout from a recent budget bill that threatens Medicaid funding. She shares her on-the-ground experiences revealing widespread voter anger and fear, particularly among Trump supporters feeling betrayed. With Vice President JD Vance's dismissive tweets as a backdrop, Crowell explains how voters are rejecting GOP narratives and are particularly concerned about healthcare impacts. She also highlights the potential for this discontent to energize grassroots organizing for the upcoming midterms.

Kristen Crowell, the Executive Director of Fair Share America, dives into the startling consequences of the recently passed budget bill, revealing its $1 trillion cut to Medicaid to benefit the wealthy. She highlights how Vice President JD Vance's angry tweets show a dangerous distraction tactic: focusing on immigration threats while ignoring the loss of Medicaid for many voters. Crowell discusses the rising anger and fear in communities over the bill, questioning whether these sentiments could affect the midterms and impact Democratic gains.