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Trump says it 'may be necessary' to extend Obamacare subsidies that fueled shutdown
Trump's new comments on the ACA come after a fight over the health care tax credits on Capitol Hill that resulted in the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
the Democrats pulled off a masterstroke in this healthcare tug-of-war. They fought hard during the shutdown to save those enhanced ACA subsidies shielding 22 million from premium spikes. Despite GOP bluster like Mike Johnson’s “boondoggle” label, Trump now admits an extension “may be necessary” to cut deals. That’s caving in…
the subsidies stick around because Dems made expiration toxic with deadlines looming. When you protect everyday folks from ACA fallout, you win. Blue team wins this one.