Schiff accuses GOP of ‘cheating’ on shutdown deal over healthcare standoff
Senator Adam Schiff, D-Calif., has slammed President Trump's healthcare proposals and accused the republican party of planning to 'cheat' on any shutdown deal. He called for solid guarantees in legislation to prevent the republican party from rescinding funding.
Schiff criticized Trump's lack of a clear healthcare plan, pointing to a 2024 presidential debate moment where Trump admitted he had 'the concepts of a plan' for replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Schiff suggested Trump's proposal is similar to the republican party's plan of repealing the ACA and allowing insurance companies to refuse coverage for people with pre-existing conditions.
Schiff dismissed Trump's proposal to redirect ACA funds away from insurers, stating it would undermine the ACA's protections for pre-existing conditions. He proposed extending the ACA for a year and reopening the government to negotiate a more permanent fix for the healthcare crisis.
Schiff blasted Trump for refusing to negotiate with Democrats to end the shutdown, stating that Senate republicans won't act without Trump's approval. He questioned the motives of Trump and some republicans who want to eliminate the Senate filibuster, suggesting they aim to raise people's healthcare costs.
Schiff has raised concerns about Trump's healthcare proposals and the republican party's plans, urging for solid guarantees in legislation to protect healthcare provisions. He has proposed extending the ACA and reopening the government for negotiations.
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