David Valadao – whose district has the most Medicaid recipients of any House Republican – is taking heat in local press after voting to rip health care away from over 65,000 people and gut food access for more than 60,000 households in his district. Named one of the “biggest flip floppers,” slammed for his “empty vows to protect Medicaid,” and had the question posed to him “will [his] vote for Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ come back to haunt [him],” it’s safe to say Valadao knows his seat is in jeopardy. Take a look at the terrible, self-inflicted coverage for yourself: LA Times: Valadao votes for a Trump megabill expected to disrupt healthcare for many in the Central Valley HuffPost: The Biggest Flip-Floppers On Trump’s Enormous Tax And Spending Bill The Hill: ‘One big beautiful bill,’ and 4 Republicans who abandoned their principles The Fresno Bee: Rep. David Valadao proves his empty vows to protect Medicaid were all lies | Opinion The Sacramento Bee: Will vote for Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ come back to haunt Rep. David Valadao? Politico: Dems think now is their chance with Valadao The Bakersfield Californian: Valadao and other California GOP members of Congress might regret backing Trump’s megabill The Mercury News: California GOP House members’ Trump budget vote puts majority in play KMJ Now: Will Valadao’s Vote For Trump’s BBB Cost Him His Seat? The Bakersfield Californian: Activists vow to keep pressure on Valadao AP: ‘Beautiful’ or ‘Ugly,’ Trump’s big bill shapes the battle for House control in 2026 midterms ###
