Trump claims US has best healthcare in the world even if it doesn’t cover everyone
Trump’s healthcare remarks
Trump said the country has the “best healthcare plans in the world,” but conceded that coverage does not reach everyone. He also warned that autoworkers could lose their healthcare plans and described socialized medicine as something that “never works.” The remarks came as Trump campaigned ahead of the November 3 midterms. He said he had held 14 rallies in nine days and called the schedule a lot of work.
A demanding campaign push
Trump has travelled across the country in a near-daily effort to energize his MAGA supporters and improve Republican prospects. The campaign is unfolding amid an unpopular war in Iran and continuing struggles with the cost of living among Americans.
Larry Kudlow praised Trump’s campaigning and said the economy was booming, stocks were doing well and drug prices were falling. Kudlow also asked whether Republicans could keep their majorities in the House and Senate on Election Day.
Polls point to headwinds
A Politico poll found Democratic voters more motivated to vote against Trump than Republicans were to support Republican candidates. Polling also indicated Democrats were likely to win a majority in the House.
Key points
- Trump said the US has the world’s best healthcare plans, while acknowledging that not everyone is covered.
- He said he had held 14 rallies in nine days ahead of the November 3 midterms.
- A Politico poll found Democratic voters more motivated to vote than Republican supporters.
- A New York Times/Siena College poll put Trump’s approval rating at 34 percent.