Donald Trump pledged to protect Social Security and Medicare — in opposition to Democrats’ arguments that another Trump term would mean cuts in the programs. He argued Democrats’ immigration policy would effectively sink the programs. In earlier interviews, Trump waffled on the issue, saying h...
This was largely driven by a 1986 law (EMTALA) that made emergency treatment a right at any hospital that receives Medicare, whether or not the patient had any ability to pay. It’s like saying that if I’m really thirsty, that McDonald’s™ has to give me an iced tea. What do ...