Trump says he may veto extension of Obamacare subsidies

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he might veto legislation to ‌extend federal ‌health insurance subsidies, injecting fresh uncertainty into ‌a debate that has pitted congressional Republicans against Democrats and threatened to raise premiums for millions of Americans.

Expiration of ​the health insurance tax ​breaks at the end of 2025 ‌left ‍millions of Americans facing ‍significant price hikes for coverage.

The Republican-controlled U.S. ‌House of Representatives on Thursday passed the Democratic-backed legislation that would restore the subsidies to the Affordable Care Act, with 17 Republicans joining Democrats.


The Senate, ‍which is also controlled by Republicans, has already rejected a ‍similar bill, ⁠but ⁠House passage could spur a compromise.

Americans have until January 15 to enroll in ACA coverage for this year, although the Trump administration could extend that deadline.