U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell reportedly said in a closed-door meeting that Americans concerned about spending cuts to Medicaid would "get over it" if the "one, big beautiful bill" endorsed by President Donald Trump advanced in the Senate.

A statement by Kentucky GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell that people will “get over” proposed Medicaid cuts drew strong reaction on social media Tuesday night, particularly among Democrats.

Republican Senator Mitch McConnell said during a closed-door meeting with Republicans on Tuesday that people worried about cuts to Medicaid as a result of the Senate's reconciliation bill will "get over it,