Bernie Sanders Urges Trump to Endorse Medicare for All Over Insurance Greed

Senator Bernie Sanders reportedly challenged President Trump to back real healthcare changes after the president’s recent jab at insurance firms.

Sanders highlighted Trump’s words on ending subsidies for what he called “money sucking” companies as empty talk without action.

The Vermont independent then pushed for Medicare for All to tackle what he described as the greed driving up costs for everyday Americans.

President Trump made his comments in a November 8, 2025, Truth Social post where he argued federal dollars should flow straight to patients instead of padding insurer profits.

Those remarks came amid talks on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies set to lapse at year’s end which help millions afford coverage through tax credits.

Lawmakers from both parties have debated these boosts since their pandemic-era start with Republicans often eyeing cuts to trim spending while Democrats fight to keep them in place.

Trump’s stance echoes his past pushes to overhaul Obamacare though details on his latest plan remain unclear as his team weighs options.

Sanders has long championed Medicare for All as a fix to what he sees as a wasteful system where private insurers skim billions in administrative fees and profits.

That proposal would shift to a single-payer model covering all residents with taxes replacing premiums though critics warn of higher overall costs and provider disruptions.

It remains true that Trump recently criticized insurers for siphoning funds meant for people though his administration has not outlined steps to redirect those dollars yet.

Sanders’ call for endorsement aligns with his consistent advocacy but Medicare for All faces steep odds in a divided Congress where even some Democrats balk at the price tag.

The rhetoric underscores ongoing partisan rifts on reform with Trump favoring market tweaks over government expansion.

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