In a county that backed Trump, people depend on Medicaid and are conflicted about cuts

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An old mine cart is parked outside the Gila County Historical Museum in Globe, Arizona. Mining is still part of the local economy, but many area residents have low-wage jobs that make them eligible for Medicaid.

Medicaid plays a vital role in many rural communities that favored President Donald Trump in the 2024 election. But residents still seem open to Republican plans to cut perceived waste in the program.

(Image credit: Linda Gross for KFF Health News)