Kankakee Times

Robin Kelly, a current U.S. Congress member representing Illinois’ 2nd district, has expressed her concerns regarding proposed Medicaid cuts by House Republicans through a series of tweets. These posts emphasize the potential impacts of such cuts on healthcare access for all Americans, irrespective of their political affiliations.

On May 13, 2025, Kelly tweeted about the tangible effects of Republican efforts to reduce Medicaid funding. She stated, "Republican cuts to Medicaid have real consequences. They will hurt real people." She further highlighted that these actions affect everyone, regardless of political stance.

In another tweet posted on May 14, 2025, Kelly accused Republicans of attempting to discreetly implement Medicaid reductions due to the unpopular nature of such measures. She asserted, "Republicans are trying to cut Medicaid under the cover of night — because they know how unpopular it is." Kelly reassured her followers of her ongoing commitment to fighting for healthcare access.

Later that day, she continued her critique by pointing out the timing and magnitude of the proposed cuts. Attributed to a third tweet on May 14, she said: "Over 20 hours later, I'm still here fighting to protect Medicaid with my Democratic colleagues on @EnergyCommerce." She criticized Republicans for scheduling an $880 billion cut overnight and reiterated the necessity for affordable healthcare rather than "political games."

Kelly has been serving in Congress since replacing Jesse Jackson Jr. in 2013 and previously served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2003 to 2007. Born in New York City in 1956 and now residing in Matteson, Kelly graduated from Bradley University in 1977.