Democrats Push Back on Trump’s Attempt to Gut Healthcare, Warn of Shutdown
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Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has appeared on MSNBC’s Deadline White House to discuss House Democrats’ resistance against Donald Trump’s efforts to reform healthcare and potentially trigger a government shutdown. Jeffries criticized Trump and the Republicans for the One Big Ugly Bill, describing it as harmful to everyday Americans and beneficial to billionaire donors. He also highlighted the Democrats’ fight to save healthcare, lower costs and resist any efforts to gut the healthcare of the American people.
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Healthcare and Government Shutdown
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries recently appeared on MSNBC’s Deadline White House, sharing insight on House Democrats’ pushback against President Trump’s healthcare cuts and risks of a government shutdown.
In an exchange with host Nicolle Wallace, Jeffries discussed his party’s staunch opposition to Trump’s healthcare policies, which he described as a threat to the healthcare of Americans and a precursor to a painful government shutdown.
Jeffries asserts that Democrats are not willing to cooperate with a ‘dirty’ spending bill that threatens healthcare. He believes that house Republicans, despite holding the majority, have a responsibility to ensure the federal government continues to run efficiently.
Jeffries highlighted the severity of the situation, citing the Republicans’ cuts to Medicaid as the largest in American history, causing millions to lose coverage. Jeffries also mentioned the impending increase in healthcare premiums, co-pays and deductibles. He called for the Republicans to cancel the cuts, lower costs, and save healthcare.
The Democratic Leader emphasized that despite their minority position, Democrats are prepared to work towards a spending agreement that serves the American people’s needs. However, he stressed that they will not bend to Trump’s will, particularly when it risks gutting healthcare for everyday Americans.
Jeffries also touched on issues of transparency and accountability, expressing support for releasing the Epstein files fully to the public. He reiterated that Democrats will continue to fight for the victims and everyday Americans, despite Trump administration’s attempts to keep these files private.
In preparation for what lies ahead, the Democratic Leader underlined that Democrats are prepared to engage in a Healthcare Cost-of-Living Week of Action. This initiative will involve events related to healthcare costs and ensuring the continuation of tax credits for the Affordable Care Act, among other things.
Jeffries closed by stating that Democrats are committed to waging the fight for better healthcare and government functioning, signaling their intent to take back control of the House of Representatives in the next election.
For the full interview, click here.
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