Trump Signals Openness to Health Care Deal—After Government Reopens::
Former President Donald Trump has indicated a willingness to negotiate a new health care deal, but only after the federal government is fully reopened. His statement comes amid growing pressure to resolve ongoing funding disputes that have led to a partial government shutdown, affecting millions of Americans.
Trump emphasized that any meaningful discussion on health care reform must follow the restoration of government operations. “We’re open to making a great deal on health care — one that works for everyone,” he said, “but the government must be open first.”
This stance reflects his administration’s broader negotiating strategy, linking unrelated policy goals to leverage outcomes. Critics argue the shutdown is being used as a bargaining chip, risking essential services and public trust.
While both parties acknowledge the need for health care reform, Trump’s insistence on sequencing could delay progress — highlighting the complex interplay between governance and political negotiation.
