Schumer Trashes Trump Again
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer erupted on Tuesday, launching an angry tirade in response to President Trump’s latest people-focused healthcare reform plan. Instead of offering new ideas to reduce skyrocketing premiums, Schumer dismissed Trump’s proposal as “unhinged,” doubling down on the same big-government approach that has failed for years.
Trump: Put Healthcare Dollars Back in the Hands of the American People
President Trump made his message clear: Washington should stop pouring billions into insurance giants and instead give direct financial relief to American families, especially seniors and working households struggling with rising costs.
In a Truth Social post, the President declared:
“The ONLY healthcare I will support is sending the money directly back to the PEOPLE — not to the wealthy insurance companies that have ripped off America for far too long.”
Trump’s plan empowers families to shop for better, affordable, personalized insurance, restoring competition and giving Americans more options — not fewer.
Schumer Rejects Direct Relief and Defends the Insurance Bureaucracy
Schumer immediately rejected the President’s proposal, claiming that direct support to families “won’t work,” even though millions of Americans already struggle with unaffordable premiums under the current system.
Democrats continue pushing for more federal subsidies tied to the Affordable Care Act — a system that has left many older Americans paying higher deductibles, fewer doctor options, and rising out-of-pocket costs.
Schumer insists that only expanding ACA tax credits can prevent premiums from “skyrocketing.” Democrats now claim that without new subsidies, some families could see their premiums double or even triple, yet they offer no plan to reduce the underlying cost of healthcare.
Trump Pushes Senate Republicans to Back a “Direct-to-Consumers” Revolution
During the recent shutdown fight, President Trump urged Republican senators to stop wasting “hundreds of billions” on what he called “money-sucking insurance companies” and to redirect those funds to the American people, where the money actually makes a difference.
Trump’s message resonates strongly with older voters who remember a time when healthcare was simple, affordable, and free of endless bureaucracy.
Sen. Bill Cassidy Advances a Plan That Mirrors Trump’s Approach
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, is crafting legislation that aligns closely with Trump’s vision. His plan would allow the federal government to put money directly into individuals’ health savings accounts, helping Americans pay for insurance without filtering money through insurance companies.
Under Cassidy’s proposal, families who select Bronze Plans on the marketplace would receive prepaid support to offset the expected loss of enhanced subsidies next year — giving Americans more control and more choice.
Why This Story Matters for Older Conservative Americans
- Direct payments mean more control over personal healthcare decisions.
- Less money to insurance companies means fewer middlemen and lower costs.
- More competition means better plans for seniors and families.
- Democrats want more bureaucracy, while Trump and Senate Republicans want more freedom and transparency.
