Trump has light-bulb moment as he announces on the fly he will pressure insurance companies into 80% price cuts

Published December 19, 2025 3:59pm ET



President Donald Trump announced, seemingly out of thin air, on Friday that he is setting his sights on health insurance providers as he continues his efforts to address affordability concerns.

More than 20 million people are set to see their insurance premiums skyrocket next year, after Congress failed to extend enhanced Obamacare tax credits.

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