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Newsom Blasts Trump Amid Looming Healthcare Crisis

1/2/2026

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California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for his New Year’s Eve celebration at Mar-a-Lago, linking it to an impending healthcare crisis.
As pandemic-era subsidies expired, up to 24 million people could face monthly premiums rising as much as $2,050.
The remarks followed a standoff between Democrats and Republicans over extending Affordable Care Act tax credits, which had previously driven record enrollment.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for his New Year’s Eve celebration at Mar-a-Lago, linking it to an impending healthcare crisis.
As pandemic-era subsidies expired, up to 24 million people could face monthly premiums rising as much as $2,050.
The remarks followed a standoff between Democrats and Republicans over extending Affordable Care Act tax credits, which had previously driven record enrollment.