Trump also targeted Democrats, accusing them of advocating for federal healthcare coverage for undocumented immigrants, pointing to programs supported by California Governor Gavin Newsom.
“That’s, I would say, the No. 1 reason that they want to strike — to get illegal immigrants healthcare,” Trump said. “And, you know, Gavin Newsom wants that too, in California. And it’s destroying California. We can’t have that. We’re not going to let it happen.”
He expanded his criticism, arguing that Democrats seek funding for healthcare for non-citizens, including those entering from prisons, jails, and mental institutions. He further highlighted disputes over issues such as transgender medical procedures, men participating in women’s sports, and what he described as the Democrats’ “open borders” agenda.
“Our country was dead one year ago. Now we have the hottest country anywhere in the world,” Trump said. “It says a lot about the state of the Democrat Party when they have a 33% favorability rating on average in recent months, and they’re willing to shut down the government over healthcare.”
