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Gavin Newsom Mocks Trump Over Decade-Long Promise for New Healthcare Plan

Gavin Newsom criticizes Donald Trump for failing to deliver on his 2015 promise of a new healthcare plan. Trump's pledge remains unfulfilled.

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July 28, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, UK — Governor Gavin Newsom has publicly criticized former President Donald Trump for his unfulfilled promise to deliver a new healthcare plan. Trump has been making this pledge since 2015, yet no concrete plan has been introduced.

Newsom took to social media to highlight Trump’s repeated claims, noting the lack of any substantial healthcare reform under his administration. “It’s been years since Trump first promised a new healthcare plan. Where is it?” Newsom questioned.

Trump initially vowed to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, but his efforts were unsuccessful. Despite multiple attempts to dismantle the ACA through legislative and executive actions, no alternative plan was ever presented.

During his presidency, Trump’s administration did implement several changes to the ACA, including weakening certain provisions and expanding short-term health plans. However, these changes didn’t constitute a comprehensive replacement plan as promised.

Newsom’s comments come amid ongoing debates about healthcare policy in the United States. With the ACA remaining a contentious issue, political leaders continue to vie for support by promising healthcare reforms.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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