In interviews on Sunday, Trump officials did everything they could to downplay the Medicaid cuts in his massive tax bill, given the electoral backlash Republicans could face.

President Donald Trump has signed his tax and spending bill into law after Republicans muscled it through Congress.

What the bill does do is provide a temporary tax deduction of up to $6,000 for seniors aged 65 and older. The tax break is available to people with an adjusted gross incomes of $75,000 or less and $150,000 or less for couples filing jointly. The deduction is set to expire at the end of 2028.