House Speaker Paul Ryan says he’s concerned that President Trump might strike a deal with Democrats should Republican lawmakers fail to come up with a follow-up to the failed American Health Care Act.
In an interview set to air Thursday, Ryan told “CBS This Morning” co-host Norah O’Donnell: “What I worry about, Norah, is that if we don’t do this, then he’ll just go work with Democrats and try to change Obamacare and that’s not — that’s hardly a conservative thing.”
House failed Friday to bring the Obamacare replacement bill to a vote on the floor because it was widely expected not to get enough votes.
In a clip shared by CBS News, O’Donnell notes that President Trump has indicated a willingness to work with Democrats.
“I don’t want that to happen,” Ryan replied. “You know why? I want a patient-centered system. I don’t want government running healthcare. The government shouldn’t tell you what you must do with your life, with your healthcare. We should give people choices.”
