Trump Says He May Veto Extension of Health Care Subsidies

President Donald Trump speaks to members of the press aboard Air Force One on Jan. 11. — President Donald Trump speaks to members of the press aboard Air Force One on Jan. 11.
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By María Paula Mijares Torres and Courtney Subramanian

January 12, 2026 at 2:14 AM UTC

President Donald Trump said Sunday he may veto a bill to extend Obamacare subsidies if Congress sent one to his desk.

Trump’s remark to reporters on Air Force Once comes after nine swing-district House Republicans joined Democrats Wednesday in advancing legislation to revive expired Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years.