Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has publicly criticized Donald Trump’s approach to the ongoing healthcare crisis in America. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Sanders highlighted the stark reality of the situation: 85 million Americans are currently uninsured or underinsured. Despite Trump’s four-year term as president, his current plan for addressing this crisis, according to Sanders, is simply not enough. Sanders’ tweet, accompanied by a video, states, “We are in the midst of a serious health care crisis — 85 million Americans are uninsured or underinsured. Now he’s working on ‘a concept of a plan’ ?? That’s not going to cut it.”
Sanders’ post came in response to Trump’s comments during the recent presidential debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump claimed that he had saved the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, a claim that Sanders refuted.
Senator Sanders has long been a vocal critic of the existing U.S. healthcare system, often highlighting the financial burden it places on patients. He has previously stated that “Getting sick in America should not mean going bankrupt, losing your home, car, or life savings.” Sanders has also pointed out the significant disparity in health outcomes between the rich and the poor in America, emphasizing that the poor often live significantly shorter lives.
Sanders’ criticism of Trump’s ‘concept of a plan’ reflects a growing concern about the lack of comprehensive solutions to address the ongoing healthcare crisis in the United States. It remains to be seen how the issue will be tackled in the lead up to the 2024 election.
