Marjorie Taylor Greene Open to Bipartisan Healthcare Deal Amidst Government Shutdown
Marjorie Taylor Greene Open to Bipartisan Healthcare Deal Amidst Government Shutdown
Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has indicated a surprising willingness to negotiate with Democrats on healthcare insurance costs, a key issue that has kept the US government shut down since October 1st. Her stance could represent a significant shift in the ongoing political deadlock.
Greene, known for her staunch conservative views, announced on social platform X that she is “absolutely disgusted” by the prospect of insurance premiums potentially doubling for her own adult children and constituents. This increase is anticipated if a system of tax credits, originally established during the Obama administration, is allowed to expire at the end of the year. Despite her prior criticisms of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Greene stated, “I’m going to go against everyone on this issue because when the tax credits expire this year my own adult children’s insurance premiums for 2026 are going to DOUBLE, along with all the wonderful families and hard-working people in my district.”
The Georgia representative, who has previously challenged her party on issues like Ukraine funding and the war in Gaza, made it clear her openness to negotiation does not extend to providing free healthcare for undocumented immigrants. She also sharply criticized her Republican colleagues for failing to prioritize the needs of American citizens over foreign conflicts, calling the current legislative inaction “shameful, disgusting, and traitorous.”
Greene’s move comes as former President Donald Trump has also sent mixed signals regarding a potential deal with Democrats. While initially suggesting an openness to negotiation, Trump later reiterated that the government must first be allowed to reopen before any healthcare concessions could be discussed.
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