#Medicaid 
Donald Trump or any U.S. president does not have the unilateral power to completely eliminate Medicare. The system of Medicare is a federal program that was established by Congress in 1965 under the Social Security Act and is governed by federal law. To eliminate or significantly change Medicare, Congress would have to pass new legislation.

Here’s why Trump can’t unilaterally eliminate Medicare:
1.Medicare Is a Statutory Program: Medicare is part of federal law, and only Congress can change or eliminate it. While a president can propose changes or reforms, it would require legislation passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate, and then signed into law by the president. A president cannot simply “eliminate” it without Congressional approval.
2.Congressional Power: The U.S. Constitution grants Congress the authority to make laws related to spending, taxation, and the regulation of programs like Medicare. Any attempt to eliminate or drastically alter Medicare would require legislative action from both chambers of Congress.
3.Presidential Role: The president does have influence over the direction of Medicare through budget proposals and executive orders, but these are limited. For example, Trump could propose changes to the program, like privatization or cuts to funding, but any significant changes would require Congressional approval to become law.

What Trump Could Do:
•Propose Reforms: As president, Donald Trump could propose changes to Medicare, such as shifting the program to a voucher system or reducing funding for certain services, which would be included in his budget proposals.
•Executive Actions: Trump could use executive orders or actions to make administrative changes, such as altering the way Medicare is administered or changing the rules for eligibility and benefits, but these would likely be limited and could be overturned by Congress or future administrations.
•Budget Proposals: A president can submit a budget to Congress that includes recommendations for changes to Medicare funding or structure, but again, it is up to Congress to act on those proposals.

Conclusion:

While a president can influence Medicare, particularly through budget proposals and reforms, they cannot legally eliminate the program outright. Any attempt to end or fundamentally alter Medicare would require significant action from Congress, which is unlikely without broad bipartisan support.
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