President Trump on Monday said Republicans should repeal ObamaCare now and “start from a clean slate” on a new healthcare plan, arguing doing so will help gain Democratic support.
“Republicans should just REPEAL failing ObamaCare now & work on a new Healthcare Plan that will start from a clean slate. Dems will join in!” Trump tweeted Monday night.
Republicans should just REPEAL failing ObamaCare now & work on a new Healthcare Plan that will start from a clean slate. Dems will join in!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 18, 2017
A straight repeal was the Senate GOP’s original plan, but leadership could not get the necessary votes. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell
Addison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellGraham: Trump's Supreme Court picks 'all winners' Trump says he's close to making final Supreme Court decision An end game on Supreme Court nominations MORE (R-Ky.) has so far shot down the idea of doing a repeal and passing a replacement separately.
The statement from the president comes after Sens. Mike Lee
Michael (Mike) Shumway LeeTrump says he's close to making final Supreme Court decision Meet the senator on Trump's Supreme Court shortlist Who top conservatives want Trump to pick for Supreme Court MORE (R-Utah) and Jerry Moran
Gerald (Jerry) MoranGOP senators visited Moscow on July 4, warned Russia against meddling in 2018 election: report GOP lawmakers plan official visit to Russia later this week Senate passes first 2019 funding bill MORE (R-Kan.) came out against the motion to proceed on the healthcare legislation, effectively stalling the bill in the Senate.
“Insurance markets continue to collapse, premiums continue to rise, and Obamacare remains a failure. Inaction is not an option,” said a White House spokesperson.
“We look forward to Congress continuing to work toward a bill the President can sign to end the Obamacare nightmare and restore quality care at affordable prices.”
