Trump says universal healthcare in the U.S. is unworkable, with costs too high leading to increased taxes

[Trump: Universal Healthcare in the U.S. Is Unworkable]

On August 31, 2026, in Washington D.C., President Donald Trump addressed questions from the White House press corps in the Oval Office, responding to a journalist's inquiry (Question: The Democratic candidate hopes to achieve universal healthcare in the U.S. using Medicare—what is your take on this?):

The confidential drug pricing agreement I proposed is far superior. It's larger, better, cheaper, and it works. The other option doesn't work. Providing universal healthcare in the United States would be too costly and would lead to higher taxes.

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