Ryan: Trump Has ‘Helped Negotiate Changes’ As GOP Repeal Bill Nears Vote

United States President Donald J. Trump, center, and US House Speaker Paul Ryan (Republican of Wisconsin), left, walk down the steps of the US Capitol after attending the Friends of Ireland Luncheon at the U.S Capito... United States President Donald J. Trump, center, and US House Speaker Paul Ryan (Republican of Wisconsin), left, walk down the steps of the US Capitol after attending the Friends of Ireland Luncheon at the U.S Capitol on March 16, 2017 in Washington, DC. US Vice President Mike Pence is at right. Credit: Olivier Douliery / Pool via CNP - NO WIRE SERVICE- Photo by: Olivier Douliery/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images MORE LESS

House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) said on Sunday that President Donald Trump has “helped negotiate changes” to the Republican bill to repeal and replace Obamacare as it nears a vote in the House.

Ryan said on “Fox News Sunday” that he feels “very good” about the bill’s prospects.

“I feel like it’s exactly where we want to be, and the reason I feel so good about this is because the President has become a great closer,” he said. “He is the one who has helped negotiate changes to this bill with members from all over our caucus.”

The House Budget Committee narrowly approved the repeal bill on Thursday in a vote which came as the bill faced a wave of criticisms from the left, right, and center.

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  1. Avatar for pshah pshah says:

    Nice try little Paul. But if you’re trying to throw Trump an anvil, it’s going to boomerang back on you. Don’t forget…the base loves him, not you.

  2. Still a very slow news morning. Trump said Obama was nice to him. Ryan says Trump is helping to negotiate changes to a bill. Is Josh out of town?

  3. “Helped negotiate Changes”
    This time around we are really going to fuck the poors.
    We will just lie right out of the gate this time by telling them
    We’re going to have insurance for everybody,” as Mr. Trump said. He added that it would be “great health care” that left people “beautifully covered.”

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