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'TrumpCare' and commemorative plaques - how Democrats are pitching deal-making with the president
PBS • • nation
Key Points:
- Some Democrats, including Abdul El-Sayed and James Talarico, are proposing collaboration with President Trump by appealing to his vanity and dealmaking reputation to advance ambitious policies like universal healthcare.
- El-Sayed suggested branding a Medicare for All plan as "TrumpCare," featuring Trump's name prominently to entice his support for universal healthcare, a traditionally Republican-opposed policy.
- Trump has expressed willingness to negotiate with Democrats on key issues such as healthcare and drug prices, though his new chief of staff, Stephen Miller, may limit bipartisan opportunities.
- While some Democrats advocate working with Trump to achieve legislative progress before his term ends, others remain skeptical, urging the party to pass bills regardless of potential vetoes to pressure the president.
- The strategy reflects a pragmatic approach by some Democrats to leverage Trump's desire for a legacy, despite earlier personal attacks by Trump on these same politicians during the midterm campaigns.
