What’s an Executive Order — And What Medicaid Cuts Really Mean

Trump’s executive orders. Medicaid cuts. Political fear as strategy. Neera Tanden breaks it all down — and explains how Democrats can fight back.In this episode of The People’s Cabinet, Dan Koh interviews Neera Tanden, President & CEO of the Center for American Progress and former White House Domestic Policy Advisor, for a deep dive into:- How executive orders work — and how Trump is misusing them- Why courts are blocking his actions with temporary restraining orders- The real-world stakes of Medicaid cuts for families and state budgetsTanden, a key architect of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), explains:- 90% of Medicaid recipients are working or in training- Children are the largest group who would lose health coverage- Medicaid cuts could increase death rates and gut state budgetsThe episode ends on a hopeful note — with a call to organize, reject fear, and build a positive, opportunity-focused Democratic message that speaks to working families and immigrant communities.