Gov. Ned Lamont led more than 100 protesters outside the state Capitol on Tuesday afternoon, opposing President Donald Trump’s potentially deep cuts to Medicaid.

The rally was part of a national “Medicaid Day of Action” in cities across the country.

In Connecticut, one in every three people relies on the federally-funded program for health care.

“This is my little sister Lilly. Today is her 33rd birthday,” said one therapist and social worker. “For half of her life, she has lived in an intermediate care facility, which is a nursing home for young adults with disabilities.”

State leaders warned that nursing homes and other critical services will all suffer if Congress approves Medicaid cuts.

“It means taking away critical health care coverage from pregnant people, from our seniors and nursing homes and disabled people,” said Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz.

Counter-protesters supporting President Trump interrupted the rally, chanting "Stop the steal." But police said the event remained peaceful.

President Trump campaigned on deep cuts to federal spending. The White House wants to slash up to $2 trillion in federal spending over the next decade.

“We’re providing the greatest package of benefits that this country has ever provided,” Trump said Friday. “The biggest part of that is going to be tax cuts for the middle class.”

To achieve those staggering savings, the U.S. House of Representatives budget calls for $880 million in reductions from the Energy and Commerce Committee. That will require deep cuts to Medicaid, according to a Congressional Budget Office analysis.

Some Medicaid recipients support the president’s plans.

“If the previous administrations would have had did what they were supposed to do, we wouldn’t be in the situation we are now.,” said William Tenteler, who receives home care.

But critics believe that Medicaid cuts could actually cost you more – because state and local taxes will have to pay for vital programs.

“The opioid programs that are dealing with the scourge of addiction and overdose and fentanyl is covered by Medicaid,” said Rep. Joe Courtney (D-New London).

Connecticut’s Medicaid is already seeing major cost overruns. Lamont said the next state budget cannot absorb a major cut from Washington.

“Hey Washington, can you hear us? Donald Trump, can you hear us? This is Hartford shouting,” he told the crowd. “We’re here to fight for Medicare. Here to fight for your health care.”

Democrats do not have the votes to stop Medicaid cuts, but public opinion might sway congressional Republicans.

Only 17% of Americans want to see funding decreased and 40% want to keep it where it is now, according to a February poll from KFF Health Tracking.

Broad support for Medicaid included Democrats, Republicans and independents.