Trump 'obsessed' with tax breaks for billionaires and not fixing health care: Dem Rep.
MSNBC·2025-10-01 15:11

Government Shutdown & Political Blame - The government shutdown is ongoing, with Republicans and Democrats blaming each other [1] - A poll indicates Republicans receive more blame for the shutdown than Democrats, though a significant portion are unsure or blame both parties [5] - Congressional Republicans have a 10% higher approval rating (35%) than congressional Democrats (25%) [6] Healthcare & Budget Concerns - The shutdown is attributed to Donald Trump's focus on tax breaks for billionaires, neglecting healthcare challenges [4] - Healthcare premiums are expected to increase significantly for individuals on the Affordable Care Act [4][11] - The Republican budget is criticized for cutting healthcare, potentially leading to skyrocketing premiums [7] - Democrats are urged to resist Trump's budget to prevent healthcare costs from rising [16] Economic Impact & Affordability - Rising costs of housing and groceries are compounded by potential increases in healthcare costs [7][8][12][14] - The American public is demanding that Donald Trump fulfill his campaign promises to lower costs for Americans [14]