Prognosis

Testing Trump’s Idea to Replace Obamacare

Can having people buy their own insurance with government cash work?
President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, Nov. 10, 2025. Photographer: Craig Hudson/Politico/Bloomberg
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Hi, it’s Michelle in Washington, where I’ve been following the politics of health care. More on a new proposal in a moment, but first ...

President Donald Trump wants to improve health care in the US, where it accounts for nearly 18% of the economy, by giving money to individuals to buy their own insurance policies.