Though the writer clearly doesn't like Trump's answers ... and attempts to rebut them ... he does provide the text of Trump's responses. Donald Trump Hates Obamacare -- So I Asked Him How He'd Replace It | Forbes
Trump said that the Affordable Care Act has “gotta go” and that he would repeal the law and replace it with “something terrific.” (Trump added that he’d “work out some sort of a really smart deal with hospitals across the country,” to provide care for poor Americans.)
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Q: About 15 years ago, Mr. Trump publicly pledged his support for universal health care, and said that he’s “liberal” when it comes to expanding coverage. Is that still the case?
A: Donald Trump has never supported socialized medicine. In ‘The America We Deserve,’ Mr. Trump called for health market reforms that would be “affordable, well-administrated, and provide freedom of choice.” He supported a universal “market-based” plan that would offer a range of choices.
Mr. Trump does not believe socialized medicine is the solution to expanding coverage. The federal government is clearly incapable of managing [one-fifth] of the total economy. The ObamaCare federal and state exchange websites, which cost over $5 billion, could not even operate properly.
The only solution is a free market orientated [sic.] plan that provides consumer choice, keeps plans portable and affordable and returns authority to the states. We also must break the insurance company monopolies and allow individuals to purchase health insurance across state lines.
Noting that many on the forum have asked repeatedly for details of healthcare options proposed by the GOP candidates....
Q: About 15 years ago, Mr. Trump publicly pledged his support for universal health care, and said that he’s “liberal” when it comes to expanding coverage. Is that still the case?
A: Donald Trump has never supported socialized medicine. In ‘The America We Deserve,’ Mr. Trump called for health market reforms that would be “affordable, well-administrated, and provide freedom of choice.” He supported a universal “market-based” plan that would offer a range of choices.
Mr. Trump does not believe socialized medicine is the solution to expanding coverage. The federal government is clearly incapable of managing [one-fifth] of the total economy. The ObamaCare federal and state exchange websites, which cost over $5 billion, could not even operate properly.
The only solution is a free market orientated [sic.] plan that provides consumer choice, keeps plans portable and affordable and returns authority to the states. We also must break the insurance company monopolies and allow individuals to purchase health insurance across state lines.
