President Trump welcomes Mississippi’s Reeves, other governors to Oval Office for Medicaid announcement

President Trump welcomes Mississippi's Reeves, other governors to Oval Office for Medicaid announcement.

Key points

• Through Most Favored Nation pricing, the White House remarked 26 of the world's largest drugmakers, covering 90% of the branded U.S.
• "The platform has delivered more than $700 million in savings and now covers more than 1, 000 branded and generic medicines, " the administration shared.
• From 16-0 down to 41-34 win at South Carolina in SEC opener.
• Governor announces first round of Rural Health Transformation projects totaling over $104 million.
• "I'm pleased to announce that we're launching this program with all 50 states – red and blue, " President Trump remarked in the Oval Office, thanking Secretary Robert F.

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves joined President Donald Trump, cabinet members and other governors at the White House for an announcement on healthcare, September 19, 2026 (Photo from White House livestream).

"All 50 states are participating in this opportunity to cut prescription drug costs at the state level in the Medicaid programs and that speaks to how big of a deal this is, " Governor Reeves remarked from the White House.

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves (R) joined President Donald Trump (R), cabinet authorities and other state leaders at the White House on Friday as the administration unveiled a plan to lower prescription costs for Medicaid programs.

Every state Medicaid program in the nation now gets Most Favored Nation drug rates. According to the White House, that means all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico are "unlocking nearly $65 billion in Medicaid drug savings over the next decade." The plan intends to provide relief for low-income families, children, seniors, and the disabled.

Through Most Favored Nation pricing, the White House remarked 26 of the world's largest drugmakers, covering 90% of the branded U.S. Market, have agreed to bring U.S. Costs in line with the lowest paid by comparable developed nations. These agreements are projected to save Americans more than $600 billion.

Meanwhile, the Most Favored Nation pricing now being available for all 50 states is estimated to save Medicaid over $64 billion in the next decade while state governments could see a savings for almost $28 billion.

"I'm pleased to announce that we're launching this program with all 50 states – red and blue, " President Trump remarked in the Oval Office, thanking Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz and the governors of Mississippi, South Dakota, and Arkansas in attendance for their work.

"Every state will now have those extra billions of dollars to invest in other healthcare improvements or something else, " Trump continued. "This will support save Medicaid and protect it for future generations. Your medical costs will be coming down."

Notably, the President additionally pointed to the "largest ever investment" produced "by Republicans in Congress" into rural healthcare, saying, "I love rural. $50 billion to get rural communities and hospitals the support they need." He observed that "every single Democrat in Congress voted against" the Rural Healthcare Transformation Fund.

When President Trump turned the floor over to Governor Reeves, the Mississippi chief executive thanked the administration for their work to improve healthcare and bring down drug rates.

"I just want just to put this in perspective. Our entirety of our state budget general fund is $7 billion. We spend almost $700 million a year in state and federal dollars on prescription drugs for our Medicaid program alone, " Reeves remarked. "This is a big deal."

Governor Reeves continued, saying, "When we combine the ability of Mr. President to negotiate and offer states the flexibility to operate, sizeable things happen."

"But look, you don't have to believe me that this is a major agreement, the three governors standing up here today agree on a lot of things. But if we put 50 governors in this room, I don't think we could all agree that today was Friday, " Reeves remarked. "But all 50 states are participating in this opportunity to cut prescription drug costs at the state level in the Medicaid programs and that speaks to how big of a deal this is."

"So, to Mr. President, to all of you involved, thank you particularly much for your work, " the governor went on. "Today's a great day for rural America, for rural Mississippi, and we thank you, Mr. President. Mississippi loves you." Trump responded by saying, "I love Mississippi, actually."

For context, the White House additionally promoted TrumpRx, noting that the program has put hundreds of millions back in patients' pockets.

"The platform has delivered more than $700 million in savings and now covers more than 1, 000 branded and generic medicines, " the administration shared. "GLP-1 drugs that once cost over $1, 000 a month start as low as $149; eligible Medicare seniors pay just $50 a month, with more than 500, 000 seniors already saving $216 million. Fertility drugs, inhalers, insulin, cholesterol treatments, and dozens of other high-cost drugs have been slashed 50-90% or more." Regarding the Author(s).

Frank Corder is a native of Pascagoula. For almost two decades, he has noted and offered analysis on administration, public policy, business and matters of faith. Frank's interviews, articles, and columns have been shared throughout Mississippi as well as in national publications. He is a frequent guest on radio and television, providing insight and commentary on the inner workings of the Magnolia State. Frank has served his community in both elected and appointed public office, hosted his own local radio and television programs, and managed private businesses all while being an engaged husband and father. Email Frank: [email protected].

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