Last night while talking with CNN’s Anderson Cooper, Donald Trump shocked many after saying he likes the Obamacare mandate.
Here’s the clip:
https://twitter.com/NolteNC/status/700672936428965894
Although it wasn’t immediately clear what exactly he was talking about as he spent the rest of his time with Cooper bashing Obamacare in general.
Trump has since clarified, saying he was referring to the “backstop for pre-existing conditions” and that if elected he will “repeal all of #ObamaCare, including the mandate, period.”
I was asked about healthcare by Anderson Cooper & have been consistent- I will repeal all of #ObamaCare, including the mandate, period.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 19, 2016
I was referring to a backstop for pre-existing conditions. I will eliminate the law, in its entirety, & replace it w/ something much better.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 19, 2016
I will replace it with private plans, health savings accounts, & allow purchasing across state lines. Maximum choice & freedom for consumer.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 19, 2016
Trump went on to blame Justice John Roberts, Ted Cruz and George Bush for the passage of Obamacare.
I’m self-funding and I am going to take care of the people – not the special interests and insurance companies like the other candidates.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 19, 2016
Remember, Cruz and Bush gave us Roberts who upheld #ObamaCare twice! I am the only one who will #MAKEAMERICAGREATAGAIN!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 19, 2016
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