Trump Refusal to Defend ACA Hurts Millions

The recent decision not to defend critical components of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in legal challenges brought by the state of Texas is the latest sign that Trump and his administration are willing to abandon millions of Americans living with chronic or pre-existing conditions. These Americans suffer from diagnoses including HIV, hepatitis, and other STDs, and they rely on the ACA for access to critical, affordable health care coverage.