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

The Affordable Care Act, signed into law in 2010 under President Barack Obama, remains one of the most controversial pieces of legislation in modern U.S. history.

Designed to expand health insurance coverage, regulate insurance markets, and provide subsidies to low- and middle-income Americans, the ACA has faced repeated attempts at repeal from Republican lawmakers, including multiple efforts during Trump’s own presidency.

By framing the shutdown as an opportunity to eliminate Obamacare funding, Trump is signaling that the dispute is about more than temporary budget allocations — it is a renewed effort to reshape the U.S. health-care system according to conservative priorities.

Political analysts note that this approach carries both potential rewards and risks.Continue reading…