Trump Proposes ‘Trumpcare’ Alternative to Obamacare

‘The insurance will be better. It’ll cost less. Everybody’s going to be happy,’ the president said.
Trump Proposes ‘Trumpcare’ Alternative to Obamacare
President Donald Trump speaks during an event about weight-loss drugs in the Oval Office of the White House on Nov. 6, 2025. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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President Donald Trump this week elaborated more on how he would deal with health care subsidies and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), suggesting an account for people where payments can be made for health-related issues.

The government shutdown that started Oct. 1 and ended Nov. 12 was, in part, due to a disagreement on how to handle health care subsidies that are due to expire at the end of the year.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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