Transcript: House Speaker Mike Johnson on Face the Nation

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1. reported

   On May 25, 2025, Johnson said, 'We have not cut Medicaid' and 'We are not cutting Medicaid' while defending the House reconciliation bill.

   Face the Nation exchange on Medicaid

   Johnson said the House reconciliation bill did not cut Medicaid · Enacted law later received a CBO coverage and budget estimate

2. reported

   In the same May 25, 2025 interview, Johnson said, 'We have not cut SNAP.'

   Face the Nation exchange on SNAP

   Johnson said the House reconciliation bill did not cut SNAP · CBO estimated lower federal SNAP spending for the House bill