Louisville City Wire

Morgan McGarvey, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Kentucky's 3rd district, has voiced concerns over recent actions by former President Donald Trump. In a series of tweets, McGarvey criticized Trump's decisions regarding federal spending and healthcare programs.

On January 28, 2025, McGarvey stated that "Donald Trump was elected president, and presidents don’t direct spending. Congress does." He described Trump's move as an "unconstitutional power grab" that could jeopardize billions in community grants authorized by Congress.

In another tweet posted on the same day at 18:03:16 UTC, McGarvey addressed concerns from his local constituents by stating that "Louisville organizations and members of our community are extremely concerned by this chaos and uncertainty." He reassured the public that efforts would continue to protect critical programs intended to aid people.

Later that day at 21:07:12 UTC, McGarvey reported on Twitter that "Today, Donald Trump shut off Medicaid — the program that funds health care for nearly 1.5 million Kentuckians — with no guidance or even a heads up." He labeled these actions as reckless and illegal while emphasizing their impact on seniors, veterans, and working families.