Chuck Schumer has renamed President Trump’s healthcare reform bill the “We’re All Going to Die Act,” highlighting his concerns about deep Medicaid cuts that could affect millions of Americans’ access to essential healthcare services. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that if the bill passes, up to 16 million Americans may lose health insurance. Schumer contends that the bill prioritizes tax cuts for wealthy Americans over healthcare for vulnerable populations.
Schumer’s Dramatic Renaming of Trump’s Healthcare Bill
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has taken aim at President Donald Trump’s healthcare reform, rebranding what Trump calls his “Big, Beautiful Bill” with the grim moniker “We’re All Going to Die Act.” The provocative renaming stems from Republican Senator Joni Ernst’s comment at a town hall meeting when, in response to concerns about the bill’s impact, she stated, “Well, we all are going to die.” Schumer seized on these words to emphasize what Democrats view as the potentially life-threatening consequences of the proposed legislation, particularly its impact on Medicaid funding and coverage for vulnerable Americans.
The Democratic leader’s criticism focuses on the bill’s proposed cuts to Medicaid, which he characterizes as “too deep and devastating” to millions of Americans who depend on the program for their healthcare needs. Republicans have defended the bill as necessary reform to an unsustainable system, while Democrats contend it would disproportionately harm elderly Americans, children, and those with disabilities who rely heavily on Medicaid services for essential care.
This is next level gaslighting re the BBB😂😂😂@SenSchumer says "WE'RE ALL GOING TO DIE"
— Spitfire (@DogRightGirl) June 4, 2025
Potential Impact on Healthcare Coverage
According to estimates from the Congressional Budget Office, the legislation could result in up to 16 million Americans losing their health insurance coverage if enacted. This significant reduction in coverage has become a central point in Schumer’s critique of the bill. The CBO assessment has provided Democrats with ammunition to argue that despite President Trump’s promises to protect healthcare for all Americans, the actual legislation would have far-reaching negative consequences for many citizens who currently depend on government healthcare programs.
Schumer has also accused President Trump of misleading the American public about the bill’s contents and effects. The Democratic leader warns that if the legislation passes, Americans would face harsh realities, including increased healthcare premiums, hospital closures, and nursing home shutdowns. These concerns reflect broader Democratic anxieties that the bill prioritizes tax cuts for wealthy Americans at the expense of healthcare accessibility for middle- and lower-income families.
@RapidResponse47:
UNHINGED: Senator Chuck Schumer says "WE'RE ALL GOING TO DIE" if we pass the largest tax cut in history, block illegals from taxpayer-funded health care, and cut the deficit.These are NOT serious people. pic.twitter.com/s7tmpgTZw9
— CPAC (@CPAC) June 4, 2025
Republican Response and Timeline
Despite Democratic opposition, Senate Majority Leader John Thune has indicated plans to advance the legislation by July 4. However, the path to passage remains uncertain, as several Republican senators have expressed reservations about the bill, particularly regarding its potential impact on the national debt. The proposal includes making cuts to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) permanent, a measure that Schumer claims would further jeopardize healthcare facilities and lead to job losses in the healthcare sector.
The contentious healthcare debate continues to highlight the deep divisions between Republican and Democratic visions for America’s healthcare system. While Republicans argue their reforms would increase efficiency and reduce government spending, Democrats maintain that the human cost of such cuts would be unacceptable, particularly for society’s most vulnerable members who depend on Medicaid for their essential healthcare needs.