Trump says US can't fund Medicare, Medicaid or daycare, 'we're fighting wars'

At a closed door Easter lunch, President Trump said the United States cannot pay for child care, Medicaid or Medicare because "we're fighting wars." He made the remark while addressing allies and donors, and outlets including CNN published detailed accounts. The comment intensified criticism that the administration prioritizes war spending over domestic programs. It undercuts his case for continued military action and complicates debates over funding for health and child care.