Trump Finds His Inner Socialist, Extends ACA Credits
According to The Independent, former President Trump is poised to announce an extension of ACA tax credits for an additional two years. This is the same Donald Trump who, throughout his presidency, repeatedly vowed to dismantle the Affordable Care Act (ACA), calling it a 'disaster' and claiming it would lead to 'death panels.' His administration actively worked to sabotage the ACA, including
ending critical cost-sharing reduction payments in 2017, leading to premium hikes for millions. One might wonder about the convenient timing of this sudden policy reversal. With an election looming, a commitment to temporary healthcare relief for millions appears less like a change of heart and more like a carefully focus-grouped pivot. The very 'Obamacare' subsidies he once fought against are
now, apparently, politically prudent to extend. It begs the question: how many 'disasters' can one politician embrace for electoral gain?