White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said Tuesday that President Trump would not accept the blame if the Senate fails to pass healthcare reform.
“I think this would be absolutely ridiculous for Congress to try to place the blame on the president for the inability to get their job done. It’s Congress’ job to legislate and it’s the president’s job to serve as the executive,” Sanders told Fox News. “We are in the legislative part of this process and it’s time for them to step up and make sure that Americans get the healthcare they deserve and the healthcare that we can afford.”
The Senate will hold a procedural vote Tuesday on a healthcare bill passed by the House.
Sanders added that Trump was joking when he said he would fire Health and Human Services Director Tom Price if reform is not achieved.
“I think he was joking. There was a lot of laughter afterwards. Tom Price is a great guy,” Sanders added.
The newly minted White House spokeswoman also addressed Attorney General Jeff Sessions, who Trump has hinted could be the next high-level official to be terminated from his administration.
“I know that he is certainly frustrated and disappointed in the attorney general for recusing himself,” Sanders said. “Right now, Attorney General Sessions is the attorney general and I haven’t been part of any conversations discussing potential replacements.”
