IN THE STATES: Trump Under Fire for His Plans to Gut Health Care, Social Security, and Medicare
March 22, 2024
As the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act approaches, Team Biden-Harris, Democrats, and health care providers across the country are blasting Donald Trump for his plan to repeal the lifesaving program and strip health coverage from millions of Americans.
- In Michigan: Michigan Advance: Democrats hail ACA ahead of anniversary, blast GOP efforts to repeal it
- In North Carolina: WCNC: State leaders, health care advocates to hold Biden-Harris campaign event in Charlotte Friday
- In North Carolina: WRAL: Affordable Care Act: Gov. Cooper delivers remarks on 14th anniversary
- In Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Biden campaign launching Affordable Care Act anniversary events across Pennsylvania, nationwide
- In Pennsylvania: Philadelphia Tribune: Philadelphia doctors rally in favor of Affordable Care Act
- In Pennsylvania: WHYY: Pa. Democrats, doctors push preservation of Affordable Care Act in face of Trump’s promise to repeal
- In Pennsylvania: The Keystone: What could happen to Pennsylvanian’s ACA health insurance if Trump wins?
- In Texas: Houston Public Media: Texas enrollment in the Affordable Care Act hits record 3.3 million
- In Texas: Longview News-Journal: Foster: Trump takes aim at Obamacare
Trump and his fellow MAGA Republicans are doubling down on their threats to slash Social Security and Medicare if they get the chance, but seniors across the country continue to push back.
- In Michigan: The Gander: VIDEO: Michigan retiree talks threats to Medicare and Social Security
- In Nevada: KTVN: Comment from Former President Trump Stokes Fears Over Social Security Cuts
- In Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Capital-Star: Seniors in Pennsylvania are concerned about Social Security following Trump’s comments
- In Wisconsin: Milwaukee Courier: Milwaukee Seniors Blast Trump’s Plans To Cut Social Security
- In Wisconsin: Milwaukee Courier: Wisconsin Seniors, Retirees and People Living With Disabilities Can’t Afford Donald Trump
President Biden kicked off a Western swing this week, stopping first in Phoenix, Arizona, where he visited a small Latino-owned business run by longtime community activists, and delivered new funding from his CHIPS and Science Act that will create nearly 30,000 jobs.
- In Arizona: Arizona Mirror: Biden, in Phoenix, says Latino voters helped him best Trump in 2020: ‘Let’s beat him again’
- In Arizona: AZ Family: President Joe Biden makes campaign speech at south Phoenix Mexican restaurant
- In Arizona: Phoenix Business Journal: President Biden touts ‘landmark’ CHIPS Act deal with Intel during Arizona visit
- In Arizona: Arizona Republic: President Biden visits a longtime Phoenix Mexican restaurant. Why it was the perfect venue
- In Arizona: Arizona Republic: President Joe Biden launches Latino outreach campaign in Phoenix: ‘I desperately need your help’
- In Arizona: 12 News: Silicon Treasure: Intel to get $8.5 billion in government funding and Arizona may get 9,000 new jobs
The president also traveled to Reno, Nevada, this week to speak about the actions he’s taking to lower housing costs for the American people. It’s a stark contrast to Donald Trump who spent his career keeping rents high, putting homeownership out of reach from working people, and would drive up costs to enrich his wealthy friends if he gets another term.
- In Nevada: Nevada Current: In Las Vegas campaign stop, Biden details plans to make housing more affordable
- In Nevada: Nevada Independent: During Nevada swing, Biden lays out housing agenda, draws contrast with Trump
- In Nevada: Nevada Globe: President Biden’s Remarks in Reno Campaign Headquarters
- In Nevada: KLAS: Biden to unveil $258 billion in housing, rent assistance programs during Las Vegas visit
- In Nevada: KSNV: President Biden speaks in Las Vegas on efforts to reduce housing costs
- In Nevada: KTVN: President Biden Visits Reno Campaign Staff and Volunteers
- In Nevada: Reno Gazette Journal: President Joe Biden slams Donald Trump, encourages campaign workers during Reno visit
President Biden’s agenda is touching every corner of the country and delivering for Americans one project at a time, and local economies are reaping the benefits.
- In Arkansas: 40/29 News: War Eagle Creek restoration project receives $4.4 million to reconnect ecosystems and provide people with clean water
- In Arkansas: 5 News Online: President Biden awards $4M toward plan aiming to restore War Eagle Creek
- In Colorado: Longmont Leader: Colorado groups among recipients of $5B Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Program
- In Georgia: WSAV: Local airports to receive portion of $10M Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding
- In Georgia: The Savannah Tribune: Sens. Ossoff & Rev. Warnock Announce Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investment in I-16 Flyover Project
- In New Mexico: WLOX: Gulf of Mexico Alliance receives $3.9 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding to benefit the Gulf Coast
- In New York: New York Focus: Flush With Biden’s Infrastructure Cash, New York Is Choosing Highways Over Public Transit
- In New York: WKTV: $1.2 Million in Funding to Griffiss International Airport for Air Traffic Control Tower Upgrades
- In North Carolina: Queen City News: Charlotte airport receives $43 million to increase safety, reduce delays
- In Texas: Texas News Metro: Atlanta Wins With Solid Policy Like The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law…We Need Congress Working Together Again
- In Vermont: WCAX: First lady visits Vermont, encourages tech students to look to the future
- In Wisconsin: Fox 6 Milwaukee: Wisconsin EV chargers; Evers signs bills unlocking $78M in funds
- In Wisconsin: The Daily Cardinal: Evers signs legislation bolstering Wisconsin’s electric vehicle infrastructure
- In Wisconsin: Wisconsin Examiner: Wisconsin can now plug in to federal funds to expand EV charging
With all of the historic accomplishments President Biden and Vice President Harris are delivering for hardworking families, it’s no surprise that MAGA Republicans keep trying to take the credit. One big problem: They voted against these achievements, and if it were up to Trump or other MAGA Republicans, Americans wouldn’t be reaping the benefits.
- In Georgia: Northwest Georgia News: ‘The Money Is Still Coming’: Greene Defends Vote Against Federal Budget
- In Colorado: 9 News: Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert takes credit for bill she voted against, again
- In Arizona: Arizona Republic: CHIPS Act to bring money, thousands of jobs to Andy Biggs’ district. He voted against it