President Donald Trump is open to making a deal on Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, which has been a key demand of Democrats in the standoff over temporary funding of the federal government.
“We are speaking with the Democrats, and some very good things could happen with respect to health care,” Trump told reporters on Oct. 6.
When asked if he would make a deal on the ACA subsidies, Trump said, “If we made the right deal, I’d make a deal, sure.”
In response, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) wrote on social media, “This isn’t true.
“If Republicans are finally ready to sit down and get something done on health care for American families, Democrats will be there—ready to make it happen.”…
Trump Open to ‘Right Deal’ on Obamacare Subsidies Amid Shutdown Standoff
