Donald Trump Promises State Control Over Abortion, Pledges to Improve Obamacare
Abortion has replaced Obamacare as the top healthcare issue in the 2024 presidential campaign, according to Washinton Times. Former President Donald Trump’s success in overturning Roe v. Wade and his failure to replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has shifted the debate towards reproductive rights, overshadowing traditional topics like insurance rates and drug prices.
Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris has focused on restoring nationwide abortion rights, framing it as a “fundamental freedom” removed by Trump-appointed justices. She vows to sign legislation reinstating abortion rights if elected, while accusing Trump of being inconsistent on the issue.
Meanwhile, Trump supports leaving abortion decisions to the states and has proposed federal funding for IVF treatments. He has pledged to veto any national abortion ban and seeks to improve Obamacare without specific plans, aiming to cut healthcare costs.
Other healthcare issues, like Medicaid work requirements and drug price caps, have received less attention. Harris wants to extend insulin price caps and enhance Obamacare subsidies, while Trump plans to review healthcare options, including establishing a commission to examine rising chronic illnesses among children.
Overall, the campaign is defined by reproductive rights, with Harris defending abortion access and Trump advocating for state control. Health policy experts note a shift from repealing Obamacare to discussing reforms and improvements .
