Congresswoman McBride on Trumpcare and the Republicans’ False Choice
McBride: "Donald Trump only cares about himself, his ballroom, and his billionaire buddies. And he certainly doesn’t care about you."
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Delaware’s Congresswoman Sarah McBride, joined House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and her colleagues on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to deliver remarks on the ongoing health care crisis and the government shutdown.
Speaking on the first day the House has held votes since September 19 — 54 days ago — McBride condemned Republicans for holding the government hostage while refusing to extend the Affordable Care Act’s Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTCs), which help keep health care affordable for millions of Americans.
“We stand here today—42 days into a government shutdown and 54 days since the House last met because Republicans have presented the American people with a false choice between reopening government and addressing this health care crisis,” said Rep. McBride. “There is no reason why we can’t do both. The only thing standing in the way has been Republican cruelty.”
Estimates suggest that families will face 200% increases in their monthly premiums in Delaware and beyond if these EPTCs are not extended. McBride and House Democrats have continued to raise this concern with House Republicans and have fought for months to avert this crisis, urging Republicans to negotiate and end what is now the longest government shutdown in United States history.
“Let’s be clear: this health care crisis is a choice by Congressional Republicans and Donald Trump — who have inserted a one trillion dollar bomb into the American health care system,” McBride continued. “And it’s starting to go off. Millions right now are facing skyrocketing premiums. The largest cut to Medicaid in American history is on the horizon. Rural hospitals will close. Doctors offices’ will shutter.”
“Donald Trump loves to own things and stick his name on them,” McBride said. “Well, now he owns the American health care system. It’s Trumpcare now. Millions losing coverage? That’s Trumpcare. Americans paying more for insurance? That’s Trumpcare. Everyone having to drive longer and wait more time for care? That is Trumpcare.
“Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans have raided your health care and used that money as a piggy bank to reward their donors with massive tax breaks. His cruelty is the currency of his corruption — because Donald Trump only cares about himself, his ballroom, and his billionaire buddies. And he certainly doesn’t care about you.”
McBride reaffirmed that House Democrats are fighting for every family — regardless of party — to protect affordable health care and ensure no one is left behind.
“House Democrats are here for everyone, whether they voted for us or not,” McBride said. “I’m here on behalf of all my constituents, including a family of four in Middletown who will see their premiums skyrocket by $10,000 next year. That’s why we are all voting no on this budget – and it’s why we won’t stop fighting until every single American can get the care that they need to live and thrive in America.”
Full remarks are available for use and download here.
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