GOP Senator Had His Patients ARRESTED Over Medical Bills

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Miller, T. (2026, September 13). GOP Senator Had His Patients ARRESTED Over Medical Bills. The Bulwark. https://www.thebulwark.com/p/gop-senator-had-his-patients-arrested

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The New York Times reports that Kansas Senator Roger Marshall, a Republican, previously sued over 700 patients for medical debts while practicing as an OB-GYN, resulting in the arrest of 81 patients who missed court dates. The article focuses on Marshall's healthcare policies and his alignment with former President Trump, including support for Iran war efforts and tariffs, despite potential negative impacts on Kansas residents.
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Tim Miller from The Bulwark has highlighted controversial actions by Kansas Senator Roger Marshall, a former doctor. According to the New York Times, while practicing medicine, Marshall sued over 700 patients for medical debts and had 81 arrested after they missed court dates. This investigation raises questions about his suitability as a senator, especially regarding healthcare policy. The piece also notes Marshall's support for President Trump’s policies on Iran and tariffs, which have been criticized by constituents facing higher costs. Additionally, it points out that despite concerns over rural hospital closures in Kansas and Missouri, Marshall has maintained close ties with the former president.

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Official trips took him near $1.2M Florida house” https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article292974104.html The Beacon: “Why 30 hospitals in Kansas and 12 in Missouri are at risk of closure” https://thebeaconnews.org/stories/2026/01/08/why-30-rural-hospitals-in-kansas-and-12-in-missouri-are-at-risk/ The Bulwark: Sam Stein and Tim Miller interview Adam Hamilton https://www.thebulwark.com/p/sam-stein-and-adam-hamilton-trumps Watch more in Tim's series about the worst Republicans running in the 2026 midterm: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdXT8ySfDKu0 Join Bulwark+ to unlock the rest Become a paying member of The Bulwark to get access to this post and other subscriber-only content.
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GOP Senator Had His Patients ARRESTED Over Medical Bills Tim Miller takes a closer look at Kansas Sen. asserted
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Tim Miller takes a closer look at Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall, whose record as a doctor is under new scrutiny after a New York Times investigation found that he sued more than 700 patients over medical debt, with 81 ultimately arrested after missing court dates. asserted
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Plus: Marshall’s views on healthcare and vaccines, his support for Trump’s Iran war and tariffs, and his record of going along with the president even as Kansans face higher costs. asserted
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The New York Times: “A Doctor Sued 700 Patients for Debts; 81 Were Arrested. asserted
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Now He’s a Senator.” asserted
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“Two months ago, this doctor was delivering babies. asserted
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Now he’s at the nexus of the Obamacare fight” https://www.statnews.com/2017/03/03/roger-marshall-kansas-obamacare/ The Kansas City Star: “Roger Marshall calls Kansas cabin home. asserted
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Official trips took him near $1.2M Florida house” https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article292974104.html The Beacon: “Why 30 hospitals in Kansas and 12 in Missouri are at risk of closure” https://thebeaconnews.org/stories/2026/01/08/why-30-rural-hospitals-in-kansas-and-12-in-missouri-are-at-risk/ The Bulwark: Sam Stein and Tim Miller interview Adam Hamilton https://www.thebulwark.com/p/sam-stein-and-adam-hamilton-trumps Watch more in Tim's series about the worst Republicans running in the 2026 midterm: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdXT8ySfDKu0 Join Bulwark+ to unlock the rest Become a paying member of The Bulwark to get access to this post and other subscriber-only content. asserted
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