ICYMI: Senator Jacky Rosen Criticizes Donald Trump on Health Care and Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen appeared on MSNBC’s Deadline: White House with Nicolle Wallace to condemn President Donald Trump for failing to prompt bipartisan negotiations aimed at protecting affordable health care and ending the ongoing Republican shutdown.
Senator Rosen on Health Care Action
Rosen emphasized the urgent need to extend the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, which are vital to keeping health care affordable for families. According to a recent analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation, without these credits, health care premiums for working families could more than double this year.
In Nevada alone, nearly 95,000 residents benefit directly from these tax credits.
Senator Rosen said, “Donald Trump is in charge of the White House. He’s actually Speaker of the House these days, as he alleges himself, and he’s pretty much in control of the Senate. He could stop this shutdown right now by calling a group of Democrats and Republicans together to work on preserving the accessibility and affordability of health care for tens of millions of Americans who are about to fall off a cliff at the end of this year. Whether you get your health care on the exchanges or through your employer, everybody’s healthcare is going up.”
Context on the Shutdown and Health Care Impact
Senator Rosen highlighted the administration’s lack of action to protect Americans’ health coverage amid a government shutdown that risks cutting off access to critical programs. She urged immediate bipartisan compromise to safeguard health care premiums and availability.
Key Points
- Trump holds major influence over the White House, Senate, and, by self-claim, the House.
- Without extending ACA tax credits, premiums may more than double for many families.
- 95,000 people in Nevada benefit from these credits, showing local impact.
- The government shutdown threatens millions of Americans' access to affordable health care.
Watch the full interview for more details.
Summary: Senator Jacky Rosen criticized President Donald Trump for inaction on bipartisan health care solutions during the government shutdown, warning it will significantly raise costs for millions of Americans.