Obamacare is under threat in Trump's tax bill

Medicaid has been the main talking point, but Obamacare users could be at risk

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The GOP has long been working to slash the ACA, and critics of Trump's bill say its passage could be a significant step
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President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful" spending bill has gotten attention for its potential slashes to Medicaid, but analysts say another aspect of the American health care system could also be in jeopardy: Obamacare. If Trump's bill becomes law, it could put former President Barack Obama's signature health care statute, the Affordable Care Act, at risk. This could slash the number of Americans who can rely on the ACA — something Republicans have long pined for.

Millions could lose insurance

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Justin Klawans, The Week US

Justin Klawans has worked as a staff writer at The Week since 2022. He began his career covering local news before joining Newsweek as a breaking news reporter, where he wrote about politics, national and global affairs, business, crime, sports, film, television and other news. Justin has also freelanced for outlets including Collider and United Press International.