“Rep. Derrick Van Orden publicly insisted that "benefits will not be cut" and accused Democrats of "fearmongering" over Medicaid, saying he would "have no part" in cutting the program for the people who depend on it.”
Van Orden explicitly said the budget resolution 'did not include any cuts to specific programs' and pledged to 'have no part in cutting these programs.' He then voted for H.R. 1, which CBO analysis projected would cut $880 billion from Medicaid and $230 billion from SNAP — a direct contradiction between his public assurances and his legislative actions.
As of 2026-10-15, the entity has issued no public correction, retraction, or course-change. The platform has tracked this promise continuously since 2026-05-19.
https://www.goblinhouse.net/lies/derrick-van-orden-statement-vs-disclosure-nonpartisan-congreGoblin House. "Derrick Van Orden: Derrick Van Orden: 'benefits will not be cut,' then voted for the Medicaid cuts" (documented promise). Goblin House — The Architecture of Secrecy. Accessed October 15, 2026. https://www.goblinhouse.net/lies/derrick-van-orden-statement-vs-disclosure-nonpartisan-congre.Sourced from public records and content-hashed; verify via /attestation, standard at /methodology.