Trump Puts GOP in Tough Spot on Obamacare Credits: BGOV Tax

Nov. 19, 2025, 11:06 AM UTC

GOP in Tricky Spot on Health Credits

Congressional Republicans are in a tough spot as they work on addressing health-care costs, with President Donald Trump saying he won’t support legislation to extend the enhanced Obamacare tax credits.

Trump said in a social media post he would only back a health-care plan that involves “SENDING THE MONEY DIRECTLY BACK TO THE PEOPLE” instead of to insurance companies.

Trump’s comments come as the Senate plans to hold a vote on extending the expiring enhanced tax credits. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) promised the vote as part of the deal to end ...

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