Secretary Azar went to the Hill this week to defend the Trump administration’s latest budget proposal, which included more than $1 trillion in cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.

Trump’s budget includes massive cuts to essential health programs, including Medicare and Medicaid.

Washington Post: Trump Pledges Support For Health Programs But His Budget Takes ‘Legs Out From Underneath The System.

Vox: “Trump said he wouldn’t cut Medicaid, Social Security, and Medicare. His 2020 budget cuts all 3.”

But Secretary Azar still thinks this budget is a good idea.

Inside Health News: Azar Defends Medicaid Work Requirements, Block Grants In 2020 Budget.

Associated Press: HHS Secretary Azar Defends Proposed Cuts To Medicare Hospital Payments.

CNBC: HHS Secretary Azar Defends Trump Budget Cuts To Medicaid, NIH Programs.