Trump Makes Bold Confession

President Donald Trump sent a powerful message Tuesday: he does NOT want to extend Obamacare subsidies that are set to expire at the end of the year. However, he acknowledged a short-term extension might become necessary if Democrats block meaningful health care reform.

Trump stressed that his priority is lower costs, more choice, and putting health care dollars back into the hands of the American people—not the insurance companies that have profited from Washington’s failures for more than a decade.

Trump: “Give the Money to the People—Not the Insurance Companies”

Responding to a question from The Hill, Trump laid out his preferred plan:
Direct financial support to Americans so they can buy the health care plan they want.

“My plan is the best. Don’t give taxpayer money to insurance companies—give it directly to the people so they can choose their own health care plan. We’re looking at that very seriously.”

This approach hits at the core of what many conservatives have long argued:
Obamacare helped corporations, not families.

Trump Would “Rather Not” Extend Obamacare Subsidies

When asked if he would support extending the expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies, Trump didn’t hesitate:

“I’d rather not.”

He also rejected claims that he wants a two-year extension:

“I don’t want to extend them at all. But a very short extension may be necessary to get something else done, because the un-Affordable Care Act has been a disaster.”

This framing highlights two key themes that resonate strongly with conservative readers:

• Obamacare is collapsing
• Democrats continue defending a broken system

Reports of a Two-Year Extension Spark Conservative Backlash

Multiple outlets reported this week that the Trump administration was considering a two-year subsidy extension paired with stricter eligibility rules.

The reaction from Republicans was swift and unmistakable:

• Many lawmakers warned that any long extension would keep Obamacare alive
• Conservative advocates insisted that Washington should not bail out failing insurance markets
• GOP strategists argued that Trump should stay focused on free-market health care solutions, not temporary patches

This clash underscores the ongoing battle between those who want reform and those who want to keep the Obama-era system untouched.

Democrats Used the Shutdown to Push for More Obamacare Funding

During the record-breaking government shutdown in October, Democrats demanded a guarantee that the expiring subsidies would be extended.

Many were angered when the shutdown ended without a deal.

Others bragged that the fight forced Republicans to defend a program they’ve opposed for years.

But for millions of Americans—especially seniors—Obamacare has meant:

• Higher premiums
• Fewer doctors
• Shrinking networks
• Less choice

Trump’s push to return control to families rather than bureaucrats is a message that resonates strongly with a 50+ conservative audience who have watched premiums skyrocket under the so-called “Affordable” Care Act.

Bottom Line: Trump Wants Americans Back in Charge of Their Health Care

President Trump remains focused on a simple idea that cuts through the noise:

✔ Empower individuals
✔ Stop subsidizing big insurance companies
✔ Fix the failures of Obamacare
✔ Negotiate only if Democrats force a temporary extension

This approach aligns with the priorities of millions of older conservative voters who have seen firsthand how Obamacare drove costs up and limited their choices.