In a powerful exchange, Rep. Brendan Boyle challenged former hedge fund executive Dale Bessent over Republican-backed federal cuts that would gut healthcare for millions. Boyle pressed Bessent—formerly of George Soros’s fund—on his past rhetoric opposing deficits. “Back then you railed against debt. What changed?” Boyle asked, before pivoting to the real human cost of the proposed budget.
He cited the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report, which projects that 16 million Americans would lose healthcare coverage under the GOP plan—10.9 million from Medicaid cuts and 5.1 million from Affordable Care Act reductions. When Bessent tried to argue the numbers were being misrepresented, Boyle firmly responded: “Excuse me, reclaiming my time. Those aren’t my numbers. That’s the CBO.” He added, “10.9 plus 5.1 is 16 million.”
The moment exposed the stark divide in priorities—where billionaires would continue to benefit from deep tax cuts while working families lose essential coverage. Boyle’s command of the facts underscored that this wasn’t partisan spin—it was verified data with real-life consequences.
Bessent’s shift—from fiscal hawk to a supporter of deficit-exploding tax breaks—highlighted the hypocrisy at the heart of current conservative economics. “Smart spending” has become code for stripping aid from the most vulnerable, while the wealthy remain untouched.
Boyle didn’t let the numbers get buried. He made sure Americans watching understood what’s at stake.
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