WATCH: Tom Barrett Faces More Backlash, Protests From Michiganders After His Vote to Slash Medicaid

In case you missed it, Michiganders are *not* happy with Tom Barrett.

Last month, Barrett cast the deciding vote for the GOP Tax Scam that slashes Medicaid, risks health care for more than 24,700 people in MI-07, and raises Michigan families’ costs – all so he could give a tax cut to billionaires.

Now, Michiganders protesting Barrett are already making it clear that they’re ready to hold him accountable next November. 

DCCC Spokesperson Katie Smith:
“Tom Barrett betrayed Michiganders by cutting health care to give billionaires another tax break, and now voters are already making it clear they’ll fire him next November.”

Watch for yourself:

WEYI: “One [Michigander] says they’ve called Congressman Tom Barrett’s office and the staff there assured them there would be no [Medicaid] cuts. However, Barrett did vote in favor of the House bill, which includes cuts to Medicaid.”

WLAJ: “Many people in Mid-Michigan tell 6 News they are not happy with the representation in Washington.”

WLAJ: “And once again, today, protesters gathered outside of Congressman Tom Barrett’s office in Lansing due to his support of President Trump’s so-called Big, Beautiful Bill, which brings big funding cuts to programs like Medicaid and SNAP.”

WLNS: Protest against the U.S. House’s proposed budget cuts held at Barrett’s office

• Protesters gathered outside of Congressman Tom Barrett’s Lansing office Thursday due to his support of the U.S. House’s proposed budget that looks to bring changes to Medicaid.
• These people said that they really want the U.S. Representative to hear their concerns about the budget. They told 6 News that they worry about what the changes will mean for people who rely on programs like Medicaid and SNAP, along with the bigger implications. Protester Peggy Wiles is frustrated, saying she can’t get in contact with the congressman.
• “You should make appointments when people ask you to and be there for them,” Wiles said.
• Wiles has been on Medicaid for years, which she said has allowed her to see specialists for her muscle disease.
• “If I didn’t have Medicaid, I wouldn’t be able to get the medications I need because they prescribe them,” Wiles said.
• Wiles said that her situation is only the tip of the iceberg of why she is out protesting.
• “My mom is at a nursing home, and I know they really struggle to pay everyone, and it is very necessary that the Medicaid is coming in,” said Wiles.
• As a nurse, Kim Bogan has the same fears as Wiles, saying nursing homes, hospitals, and programs involving mental health and addiction all rely on Medicaid payments in some way and could be impacted by the proposed changes as well.
• “It’s not just going to affect people on Medicaid, it’s going to affect all of us,” said Bogan.

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