Vance says Democrats seek to restore illegal‑immigrant health funding
Vice President JD Vance told FOX & Friends that Democrats’ opening proposal to reopen the federal government would repeal part of the GOP 'big, beautiful bill' and thereby reinstate Biden‑era federal funding that could pay for emergency hospital care for people in the U.S. unlawfully and restore coverage eligibility for mass‑paroled migrants. Vance cited images shared by the White House Rapid Response account showing the Democrats’ proposal and framed the issue as part of the stalled appropriations fight that produced a partial government shutdown after the funding deadline passed. The claim, made on national television amid shutdown negotiations, centers on whether a repeal in the Democrats’ text would change who is eligible for federal emergency health payments and certain ACA‑related subsidies.
🔍 Key Facts
- Vice President JD Vance on FOX & Friends said Democrats want to reinstate Biden‑era federal funding for emergency healthcare for illegal immigrants and for parolees.
- The White House Rapid Response account shared images that the article says show Democrats’ proposal would repeal a subsection of the GOP 'big, beautiful bill' concerning emergency health payments.
- The remarks were delivered as congressional talks to avert a government funding lapse failed and a partial shutdown began at the funding deadline.
📍 Contextual Background
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