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Trump Pushes ACA Repeal Amid Government Shutdown Crisis

11/9/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump urged Senate Republicans to repeal Affordable Care Act (ACA) and redirect funds to individuals.
He described the ACA as a 'bad healthcare' system that benefits insurers.
The remarks came during the longest U.S. government shutdown as Democrats seek ACA subsidies.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) echoed concerns that the ACA inflated healthcare costs.
Democrats accused Republicans of holding the government hostage and warned millions could lose healthcare.

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U.S. President Donald Trump urged Senate Republicans to repeal Affordable Care Act (ACA) and redirect funds to individuals.
He described the ACA as a 'bad healthcare' system that benefits insurers.
The remarks came during the longest U.S. government shutdown as Democrats seek ACA subsidies.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) echoed concerns that the ACA inflated healthcare costs.
Democrats accused Republicans of holding the government hostage and warned millions could lose healthcare.