The math of the G.O.P.’s goals makes the move almost unavoidable.
You know, the more time passes, the more I'm wondering if Trump lied when he said he wouldn't touch Medicare / Medicaid. Surely he wouldn't break a promise...
How come? The federal government is basically defense and insurance. Everything else is a rounding error. (Which is why you can’t actually cut $2 trillion without cutting defense spending, social security, or Medicaid/Medicare.)