U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden Touts Healthcare Record at Dallas Convention Amidst Medicaid Cut Criticisms
U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden, representing Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District, spoke at President Trump’s midterm election convention in Dallas, Texas, on September 9, 2026. During his address, Van Orden highlighted healthcare policies enacted by him and President Trump, claiming they benefit rural Wisconsinites. He specifically referenced the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' and the 'Working Families Tax Cut Act,' asserting these initiatives brought millions in funding to rural hospitals in Wisconsin. Van Orden stated that these investments have made a significant difference for people in rural America, including Black River Falls Memorial Hospital. He also criticized Democrats for not supporting these tax cuts. Other Wisconsin Republicans, including U.S. Reps. Bryan Steil and Glenn Grothman, and 7th Congressional District candidate Michael Alfonso, also attended the convention, though Van Orden was the only one from Wisconsin to speak.
