Jimmy Kimmel has a brutal analogy for Trumps healthcare plan
As the deadline to extend Obamacare subsidies looms, millions of Americans face the risk of significant increases in their insurance premiums if a resolution is not reached soon. This pressing issue was brought to the forefront during a recent episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” where host Jimmy Kimmel took a pointed jab at former President Donald Trump’s ongoing claims about having a comprehensive healthcare plan. Kimmel’s critique centers on the prolonged timeline of Trump’s promises, likening it to hiring a contractor who continually delays delivering on a critical project, in this case, a roof. The analogy highlights the frustration many feel over the lack of a concrete healthcare solution after years of assurances from Trump.
Kimmel’s segment featured a montage of Trump’s past statements, showcasing his repeated vows to unveil a healthcare plan that would be “great” and “excellent.” Kimmel noted that Trump has been making these promises since 2015, leaving many to question how long the public will continue to accept these assurances without any tangible results. The comedian’s rhetorical questions challenge viewers to reflect on their own expectations and frustrations regarding healthcare reform, emphasizing the disconnect between political promises and reality. As the deadline for extending these subsidies approaches, Kimmel’s commentary serves as a reminder of the stakes involved for millions of Americans who rely on affordable healthcare options. Without action, many could find themselves facing higher premiums, further complicating an already precarious situation for those dependent on the Affordable Care Act.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDxgZNi4PdU
The
deadline to extend Obamacare subsidies is approaching
, with millions of Americans
at risk of having their insurance premiums increase dramatically
if no plan is agreed upon. And on Thursday night, Jimmy Kimmel took President Donald Trump to task on it.
“How long has Trump been claiming to have a plan for healthcare?” asks the late night show host in the clip above. “If you had an employee, or like a contractor at your house, who told you he was working on a project – something important like your roof – and he told you during interview before you hired him, he’s like ‘I have a plan for this roof, it’s going to be a great plan, it’s gonna be an excellent roof.’ So you hire him, and some time goes by and you’re like, ‘Hey, where’s the plan for the roof?’ And he’s like, ‘It’s almost ready.’ And then a year later you still don’t have a roof, and you’re like, ‘Hey, what’s up with the roof?’ He’s like, ‘It’s coming, soon.’ And that went on for four years until eventually you fire him, you give someone else the job, and then four years later he comes back, he’s like, ‘That roof you have is terrible, I could build you a much better roof.’ And again, you fall for it! […] This is exactly what Trump has been doing with healthcare.”
Cue a montage of Trump clips from the past decade, with the president repeatedly promising a plan for health care.
“He’s been saying this since 2015,” says Kimmel. “At what point are we the idiots?”
