‘Destroying the people’s house’: Jeffries blasts Trump’s White House demolition

Government Shutdown & Negotiations - There are currently no active negotiations to reopen the government due to Republican decisions [1] - Republicans prioritize shutting down the government over providing affordable healthcare [1] Healthcare Crisis & Affordable Care Act (ACA) - Democrats aim to address the Republican healthcare crisis and lower the high cost of living [1] - Over 90% of people receiving ACA tax credits make approximately $63,000 per year or less [1] - Without action, premiums could increase by $1,000 to $2,000 per month for working-class Americans [1] - The healthcare system is broken and needs comprehensive reform, exacerbated by Republican policies [2] - Republicans are allegedly triggering the largest cut to Medicare at the end of the year, amounting to $536 billion [3] - Republicans have attempted to repeal the ACA more than 70 times over the last 15 years [6] Trump Administration & Allegations - Allegations that Donald Trump demolished the east wing of the White House to build a ballroom [1] - Allegations that Donald Trump tried to get $230 million from the Department of Injustice [1] - Allegations that Donald Trump is running a pay-to-play scheme and soliciting donations from people with business before the US government [8] - A quarter of a billion dollars in private funds are being raised for the White House demolition [7] Economic Issues - Costs of living are rising, including grocery prices, housing costs, and child care [5]