NRSC Ads Spread Disinformation on Medicaid and Undocumented Immigrants

NRSC Campaign Ads Stir Controversy Over Misleading Claims

In a series of advertisements across several states, the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) is disseminating misleading information about Medicaid and undocumented immigrants.

The ads criticize Democratic Senate candidates in Ohio, Alaska, Iowa, Georgia, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Michigan for not supporting the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB). The NRSC asserts that this legislation prevented undocumented immigrants from obtaining Medicaid benefits.

Contrary to these claims, existing federal law already prohibits undocumented immigrants from receiving Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and coverage under the Affordable Care Act (commonly known as Obamacare). Instances of undocumented individuals mistakenly enrolled in these programs are extremely uncommon.

Despite this, Republican proponents have continuously promoted this narrative about OBBB since its introduction. Health policy authorities, such as the Kaiser Family Foundation and Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy, have consistently disputed these claims.

While the law does not alter the eligibility of undocumented immigrants for Medicaid, it does implement significant changes to the program. OBBB is set to reduce Medicaid funding by approximately $1 trillion over the coming decade, potentially resulting in the loss of coverage for up to 12 million Americans. The majority of these cuts are intended to finance tax reductions that primarily benefit higher-income individuals.

Key political figures, including Sens. Jon Husted (OH) and Dan Sullivan (AK), along with Reps. Ashley Hinson (IA) and Mike Collins (GA), who are both seeking Senate seats, have supported OBBB. Additionally, former New Hampshire Sen. John Sununu and former Michigan Rep. Mike Rogers, both Senate candidates, have publicly endorsed the legislation.

North Carolina’s Republican Senate candidate, Michael Whatley, expressed his support for OBBB, stating he would have voted for it “in a heartbeat.”

According to a tracking poll conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, the OBBB is widely unpopular among voters, with 64% expressing an unfavorable opinion. Among independent voters, opposition rises to 71%.

In light of these developments, President Donald Trump has suggested additional tax cuts and further reductions to government programs, contingent on the Republican Party maintaining control of the House and Senate in the 2026 elections.

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