{"id":32423,"date":"2025-11-11T01:28:51","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T01:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=32423"},"modified":"2025-11-11T01:28:51","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T01:28:51","slug":"trump-urges-republicans-to-end-obamacare-send-funds-straight-to-the-people-as-govt-shutdown-drags-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=32423","title":{"rendered":"Trump urges Republicans to end Obamacare, send funds straight to \u2018the people\u2019 as gov\u2019t shutdown drags on"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"39\" data-end=\"553\">As the federal government shutdown reached its 38th day, President Trump urged Senate Republicans to move swiftly to dismantle the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and redirect federal health-care funds \u201cdirectly to the people.\u201d In a series of Truth Social posts, Trump argued that federal subsidies currently benefiting insurance companies should instead go to individuals, allowing them to purchase coverage independently. His remarks reignited partisan debate over health-care policy amid a deepening funding crisis.<\/p><div class=\"oxiyp69ff08ddcb983\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.oxiyp69ff08ddcb983 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.oxiyp69ff08ddcb983 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.oxiyp69ff08ddcb983 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.oxiyp69ff08ddcb983 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.oxiyp69ff08ddcb983 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<div>\n<div id=\"theads-video\" class=\"bplr bplr-targetvideoskin-main bplr-unsticky-inside-left bplr-started bplr-long bplr-playing bplr-larger bplr-large\">\n<div class=\"bplr-holder\">\n<div class=\"bplr-controls\">\n<div class=\"bplr-volume-control bplr-volume-hidden\">\n<div class=\"bplr-volume-bar\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"slider\" aria-label=\"Volume slider\" aria-valuenow=\"0\" aria-valuemin=\"0\" aria-valuemax=\"100\" aria-valuetext=\"0% volume muted\">\n<div class=\"bplr-knob\">\n<p data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"921\">Trump described Obamacare as \u201cthe worst healthcare anywhere in the world,\u201d calling for its immediate termination and for billions in ACA subsidies to be rerouted away from what he labeled \u201cmoney-sucking insurance companies.\u201d The timing of his comments added pressure on Senate Republicans, who were already navigating intense negotiations to reopen the government.<\/p>\n<div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1850529\" data-uid=\"0f1b5\">\n<div id=\"mgw1850529_0f1b5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"mgbox card-media\" data-template-type=\"container\">\n<div class=\"mgheader\">\n<p data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"1365\">In the Senate, efforts to reach compromise have repeatedly collapsed. Democratic leader Chuck Schumer proposed a temporary reopening of the government paired with a one-year extension of ACA subsidies. Republicans rejected the plan, insisting that subsidy discussions should occur only after agencies are fully funded. Democrats, in turn, opposed a Republican measure to fund a few agencies while leaving others under short-term extensions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1685\">Trump also renewed his push to eliminate the Senate filibuster \u2014 the 60-vote rule required to advance most legislation \u2014 arguing that it obstructs conservative priorities. However, many Republican senators remain opposed, warning that abolishing the filibuster could backfire if Democrats regain control of Congress.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1934\">Meanwhile, the shutdown\u2019s effects have grown more severe. 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