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lostincalifornia

(4,699 posts)
Mon Oct 6, 2025, 07:50 PM Oct 6

Trump Eyes Health Care Talks With Democrats to End Shutdown

"President Donald Trump said he would negotiate with Democrats over health care subsidies, a move that could open the door to resolving the government shutdown that has stretched into a second week.

“We are speaking with the Democrats, and some very good things could happen with respect to health care,” Trump told reporters Monday at the White House, without naming specific lawmakers. “I’m a Republican, but I want to see health care, much more so than the Democrats.”

The comments appeared to represent a shift for the White House and Republican leaders, who have insisted that Democrats need to vote to reopen the government before they will engage in negotiations over health insurance tax credits. Trump, hours later, said he’d be willing to talk only after the government reopened.

“Trump’s claim isn’t true — but if he’s finally ready to work with Democrats, we’ll be at the table,” Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said in a statement. “If President Trump and Republicans are finally ready to sit down and get something done in healthcare for American families, Democrats will be there — ready to make it happen.”

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-06/trump-threatens-job-cuts-if-democrats-don-t-end-shutdown-monday?srnd=homepage-americas

It is bullshit. I wouldn't trust anything that comes out of their lying mouths.


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Trump Eyes Health Care Talks With Democrats to End Shutdown (Original Post) lostincalifornia Oct 6 OP
Sure, and I heard that a bridge is for sale for $1 BigmanPigman Oct 6 #1
My sincere advice to the Democrats... Hugin Oct 6 #2
Blah blah BLAH blahblah BLAH blahblahblah BLAH . . . hatrack Oct 6 #3
No trust required. Ms. Toad Oct 6 #4
Because Donny's word is gold Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 6 #5

BigmanPigman

(54,036 posts)
1. Sure, and I heard that a bridge is for sale for $1
Mon Oct 6, 2025, 08:02 PM
Oct 6

A great bridge. A beautiful bridge. The biggest bridge ever".

Run along now TACO, time for your nap.

Ms. Toad

(37,864 posts)
4. No trust required.
Mon Oct 6, 2025, 08:13 PM
Oct 6

The vote will be on specific language in the bill. Just vote no, until whatever promises are made are satisfied in the bill.

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