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Trump Slams ACA, Proposes Direct Health Funding

12/20/2025

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the Affordable Care Act in North Carolina, saying it enriches insurers and makes coverage unaffordable.
  • He warned premiums could rise sharply as enhanced subsidies near expiration.
  • He proposed redirecting federal health care funds directly to individuals, not insurers, to provide better care at lower costs.
  • He accused Democrats of being controlled by the insurance industry and refused to extend ACA subsidies, preferring a broader overhaul.