During the discussion with election conspiracy theorist Maria Bartiromo, Johnson complained that his words were being distorted.
“They took the clip out of context and said I was promising to repeal Obamacare, but that’s not what I said, in fact, the opposite,” Johnson said.
But on Monday, johnson video Remarks about his plans for the Affordable Care Act have surfaced. Prime Minister Johnson was discussing his “100-day agenda” if Republicans regained a majority in the House of Representatives when a supporter said, “Is Obamacare no good?”
“No to Obamacare,” Johnson said, adding, “The ACA is so deeply ingrained that we need major reform to make it work, and we’ve got a lot of ideas about how to do that.” added.
Johnson is renewing his push to gut the health care system signed by President Barack Obama, even as polls show continued support for the bill.
Ann October voting Navigator Research shows that 59% view the law favorably and only 25% have a negative view. Support is strongest among Democrats and independents, but even among Republicans, 34% have a positive outlook on the issue. Additionally, 78% of those surveyed said they supported expanding subsidies to help Americans afford health insurance.
This level of support may explain Mr Johnson’s hasty attempts to retract his comments.
of Republican push failed Repealing Obamacare in 2017 was one of the biggest failures of Donald Trump’s presidency. This was the culmination of years of Republican attacks since the program became federal law in 2010.
Johnson on the other hand It was one Among the Republicans who supported the repeal effort in the House was then-Sen. Kamala Harris has joined the Senate’s push to oppose repeal, along with three other Republicans, including the late Sen. John McCain.
trump camp I tried it This is to distance himself from Johnson’s comments. A spokesperson for President Trump told the New York Times that “opposition to Obamacare” is “not a policy position of President Trump.” But Mr. Trump said before If he is elected to another term, he will move to replace the law.
Despite years of opposing the law, President Trump has yet to develop an alternative. During the debate with Harris, Trump simply said, “I’m just that.” There was a “concept” The plan comes nearly 14 years after President Obama signed the bill.
Since President Trump left office, the Biden-Harris administration has Expanded Obamacare and implementation policies correction This allowed more people to receive support.
As part of a new progressive agenda, Vice President Kamala Harris said If elected, she will continue to protect Obamacare. She also pushed for lower prescription drug costs and support for family leave, while advocating for further expansion of the program.
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