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Trump Proposes Direct Payments, Faces Bipartisan Backlash

11/19/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump proposes direct payments to individuals instead of extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, claiming this would empower consumers to negotiate insurance.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer calls proposal "unhinged ramblings" and says it would not lower costs.
Senate Republicans, including Bill Cassidy, explore legislation to back Trump's plan.
Critics warn approach could raise ACA premiums, with a 114% jump projected for 2026 if subsidies expire.

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U.S. President Donald Trump proposes direct payments to individuals instead of extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, claiming this would empower consumers to negotiate insurance.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer calls proposal "unhinged ramblings" and says it would not lower costs.
Senate Republicans, including Bill Cassidy, explore legislation to back Trump's plan.
Critics warn approach could raise ACA premiums, with a 114% jump projected for 2026 if subsidies expire.