Amid Government Shutdown, Trump Pushes Republicans to Eliminate Obamacare and Give Money Directly to Americans

The remarks, delivered through a series of posts on his social media platform Truth Social, mark a significant escalation in an already tense and polarized legislative environment, as federal agencies remain shuttered and millions of Americans face uncertainty over essential services.

In his posts, Trump sharply criticized the current distribution of health-care funds, arguing that hundreds of billions of dollars are being “sent to money-sucking insurance companies” instead of being given directly to American citizens.

“These funds should be sent directly to the people so they can purchase their own, much better healthcare — and have money left over,” he wrote.Continue reading…