Major health care group says Trump is a threat to public health, supports Biden.
President Biden has received a significant endorsement from a group of former medical officials who are apprehensive about the potential threat that former President Trump poses to public health.
The group, consisting of 48 individuals, is led by Dr. Andrew Gurman, the former president of the American Medical Association (AMA). It also includes six other former AMA presidents, a former U.S. surgeon general, four former acting surgeons general, as well as former deputy and assistant surgeons general and representatives of the American College of Physicians.
Their collective concern is based on the belief that if Trump were re-elected, the cost of healthcare for American families could skyrocket, and millions might lose access to healthcare altogether. While Trump’s specific policies remain nebulous, the group asserts that his past actions and statements indicate the potential harm he could inflict.
The group emphasizes their recommendation for voters to prevent Trump from returning to the White House, highlighting the possible consequences for the affordability, availability, and safety of healthcare under his administration.
In their assessment, the group notes Trump’s expressed intentions to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), cut funding from the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), eliminate key health agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), reduce resources for veterans’ health care, and impose further restrictions on abortions.
Concerns about the potential loss of healthcare access for millions and increased costs for the remaining population motivate the group’s advocacy against Trump’s re-election.
The endorsement for President Biden stems from the belief that under his leadership, healthcare costs could be reduced, and improvements made to the overall healthcare system. The group views Biden as the candidate who would safeguard healthcare protections and work towards enhancing medical services for the American people.
In opposition to these claims, critics of Biden, such as Leavitt, argue that the endorsements are based on false narratives. They accuse Biden of endangering the healthcare system through policies like giving free healthcare to illegal immigrants, funded by American taxpayers. The critics also raise concerns about potential tax increases, higher premiums, longer wait times, and the impact of open borders on healthcare resources.
Leavitt and other detractors believe that the key to preserving healthcare lies in sealing the border, deporting undocumented immigrants, and reducing government benefits for this population. They present a stark contrast between the purported dangers of Biden’s healthcare policies and the promises of a Trump administration to prioritize the working class and secure the border.
As the debate intensifies, the focus shifts to the upcoming elections as voters consider the divergent healthcare platforms presented by Biden and Trump. The implications for the healthcare system and the well-being of the American population are central to this pivotal decision.
