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.

On Republican Medicaid cuts, Mitch McConnell said those affected will "get over it." There's a reason Democrats quickly pounced on this.

Mitch McConnell that people will "get over" proposed Medicaid cuts drew strong reaction on social media Tuesday night, particularly among Democrats. McConnell was speaking at a private lunch meeting among Republican Senators Tuesday when he said: "I know a lot of us are hearing from people back home about Medicaid.