New Trump attack on Obamacare leaves Dems wondering: Why now? by lisabelkin
The announcement Monday night that the Department of Justice had shifted its position on the Affordable Care Act and would not defend any part of it in court drew a swift — and somewhat puzzled — response from leading Democrats.
On “New Day” on CNN Tuesday morning, Rep. James Clyburn said “I believe that the Mueller report has been done. It’s a chapter that’s closed. This administration opened a new chapter when it moved to invalidate the Affordable Care Act.”“I believe that the Mueller report has been done. It's a chapter that's closed. This administration opened a new chapter when it moved to invalidate the affordable care act.“pic.twitter.
If that position prevails, millions of Americans who had been relying on the ACA for coverage would lose health insurance. Trump, responding to question about the Justice Department's move late Monday to overturn Obamacare: “The Republican Party will soon be known as the party of healthcare. Watch." Democrats are introducing our new bill to #ProtectOurCare and lower health care costs for millions of Americans at 2:30 pm ET. Be sure to tune in here: https://t.co/lc076vJDDF pic.twitter.com/zHTSNkQws7
This is outrageous and shows exactly where this President is coming from. Millions of Americans would lose their health care if this administration had their way: In shift, Trump administration backs judge’s ruling that would kill Obamacare - POLITICO https://t.co/hgGRvGauYi
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