Washington, D.C. – Donald Trump has pulled the plug on the meeting with Democratic leaders that was set for Thursday, sending the nation further down the path of a government shutdown. While Democrats are holding strong to protect American families, Republicans are set on continuing the chaos and destruction of health care. They are so intent on ending health insurance tax credits for working people, worsening the health care crisis they created by gutting Medicaid, and making families pay more that they are willing to grind the government to a halt.
In response, Protect Our Care President Brad Woodhouse issued a statement:
“Donald Trump isn’t negotiating; he’s extorting hard-working families to bankroll giveaways for billionaires and big corporations. Trump and Republicans are forcing a government shutdown unless they can rip away Affordable Care Act tax credits, continue cutting Medicaid, and hike health care costs. They are playing political games with everyday Americans’ livelihoods. It’s cruel, corrupt, and exposes the truth: Trump and Republicans don’t care if you suffer as long as the rich get richer.”