The Trump White House has issued two Obamacare-related policy announcements this week: announcements that some characterize as “gutting” or “sabotaging” the health care law. But a sober, factual analysis reveals that the Trump decisions will be fairly modest—and largely positive—in their effect.
It's pretty clear that President Trump is frustrated by Senate Republicans' inability to pass health care reform. Republicans control 52 seats in the Senate, and based on what has transpired thus far, it appears there is no GOP bill that can attract the support of Rand Paul (Ky.), Susan Collins (Maine), or John McCain (Ariz.). Hence, until and unless the composition of the Senate changes, the only actions Republicans can take are through the executive branch.
