Donald Trump on Tuesday told the New York Times that Republican lawmakers should repeal Obamacare and replace it with a new health care law at the same time, and that he would not agree to delay a replacement plan beyond a few weeks.
“Long to me would be weeks,” Trump told the New York Times, referring to a replacement delay. “It won’t be repeal and then two years later go in with another plan.”
Trump’s comments differ from the planned approach from congressional Republican leaders, who have proposed repealing Obamacare quickly, but delaying a replacement plan for up to two or three years. His comments are more in line with the apprehension displayed by some Republicans this week who are concerned about delaying a replacement plan. Certain key senators, as well as members of the House Freedom Caucus, have indicated that they need to see more details about a replacement plan before supporting a repeal of Obamacare.
After those hesitations surfaced, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) said on Tuesday that repeal and replace should take place “concurrently.”
Trump seemed confident that Republicans on the Hill would be able to repeal Obamacare very soon and come up with a replacement plan shortly thereafter. He told the New York Times that Republicans should vote on repeal “probably some time next week,” and he said that the replacement should come “very quickly or simultaneously, very shortly thereafter.”
They seem to be firing off in all directions over this, a sign of great planning and uniform agreement.
Lovely to watch.
Of course, “long” to Trump is also 5 inches.
Whenever I think Trump is stupid he says something to convince me that stupid doesn’t begin to describe this dimwit.
As usual, the Trumpet hasn’t a clue about the actual policy or the mechanics of the health care insurance system.
Of course if he says REPEAL and REPLACE with Medicare for All, well then, I’ll change my tune. (as if)
He really, really hasn’t a clue as to just how complex and genuinely complicated any replacement plan will be. The man is truly a moron.