During an exclusive interview on Sunday morning's edition of NBC's Meet the Press, President-elect Donald Trump faced tough questions from anchor Kristen Welker about his healthcare plans. Months after his infamous "concepts of a plan" phrase from the disastrous debate performance, Trump was pressed to provide more details. Trump's Healthcare Stance Under Scrutiny
Trump's Response to the Healthcare Question
When asked if he had an actual healthcare plan, Trump replied that he had "concepts of a plan that would be better." He emphasized that Obamacare was a disaster and that there were better answers. Trump stated that he had the biggest healthcare companies and doctors looking at it, and if a better plan emerged, he would present it. However, he also admitted that he didn't know when the fully developed plan would be shown to the public.
When asked about coverage for people with preexisting conditions and guaranteeing their prices wouldn't go up, Trump said the answer was yes. He expressed his desire to have better healthcare for less money and believed there were ways to achieve it. He had the smartest people in the healthcare world looking at it and trying. But he also acknowledged that it might not be sellable.
Trump also defended his actions regarding Obamacare. He claimed that he made it workable and that it had insured 20 million people. He said that if he had repealed and replaced it, they would have had a better system, and the Democrats would have been forced to do something.
The September Debate and Memorable Moments
Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met on the debate stage in September, generating many memorable moments. One of the most notable was Trump's response when moderators asked about his healthcare plan. His answer of "I have concepts of a plan" became a punchline.
This incident highlighted the ongoing debate and uncertainty surrounding Trump's healthcare stance. It showed that despite his claims of having "concepts," there was still a lack of a clear and detailed plan.
The interview with Kristen Welker provided an opportunity for Trump to clarify his positions and address the concerns of the public. However, it also raised more questions about the future of healthcare under his administration.