New York City, USA – President Biden, former President Barack Obama, and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi joined forces in a video released by the Biden campaign to mark the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. The trio warned viewers about the potential consequences of Republican nominee Donald Trump winning a second term in November, suggesting that he would attempt to overturn the law once again.
As Biden gears up for a high-profile fundraiser at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall, where he will appear alongside Obama and former President Bill Clinton, his attacks on Trump have intensified in recent weeks. Both Biden and Trump have secured their party’s nominations and are now focused on the upcoming election.
In the video, Obama emphasized the importance of not taking the Affordable Care Act for granted, pointing out that Trump has expressed intentions to repeal the law entirely. This would result in millions of young people losing their health insurance and increased costs for many individuals. Obama stressed the need to continue building on the ACA by expanding coverage and lowering costs for more Americans.
Biden, in his remarks, highlighted the benefits of the law and issued a warning about Trump’s promise to repeal it, potentially leaving millions of Americans without health insurance if he were to win in November. He also reminded viewers of the numerous attempts by Republicans to repeal the law, emphasizing their determination to defend and strengthen the Affordable Care Act to ensure that healthcare is a right, not a privilege in America.
Since its passage in 2010, the Affordable Care Act has provided health care access to millions of Americans through the expansion of Medicaid and the establishment of an individual marketplace for purchasing health insurance. Key provisions include allowing young people to stay on their parents’ health plans until age 26 and prohibiting health plans from discriminating against individuals with preexisting conditions.
Despite repeated efforts by Republicans to weaken the ACA, over 20 million people signed up for Obamacare plans in 2024, demonstrating the law’s resilience. Biden holds a significant financial advantage over Trump in the campaign, with record fundraising in February from nearly half a million donors. Despite trailing in polls in key swing states, Biden remains focused on defending and enhancing the Affordable Care Act to ensure comprehensive healthcare coverage for all Americans.