The second the government shut down, certain programs were deleted. Because Democrats want to spend tax dollars on illegals, millions of Americans just lost healthcare. You might not be able to see your doctor. That video appointment you scheduled weeks ago? It could be canceled.
The home nurse who checks your neighbor’s insulin? Not coming. Millions of Medicare recipients — people who’ve pumped money into the system since their first paycheck — just got cut off from their healthcare.
This disaster didn’t just happen. Democrat senators orchestrated it, and they’re not even pretending to feel bad about it. While millions of senior citizens panic about missing treatments, these politicians are playing games in Washington. And they don’t even seem to care.
From ‘Daily Caller’:
Democrats are justifying shutting down the government to fight for lower healthcare costs, but do not appear to be changing course despite some Americans losing access to healthcare services during the funding lapse…
“It’s really hard,” Democratic Vermont Sen. Peter Welch told the DCNF when asked about millions of Americans losing coverage to certain healthcare services. “Trump has put us in this horrible position. Where do we appease him when there’s no end to his demands or do we have a shutdown? We’ve chosen to stand and fight.”
Let me get this straight — Senator Welch just admitted Democrats “chose” to yank healthcare from retirees. Not once, not twice, but three times they voted against bipartisan funding that would’ve kept these programs alive. Boston hospitals are already turning away elderly patients from home care programs. Real people. Real consequences.
Party Politics Over Patients
The excuses coming from Capitol Hill would be laughable if they weren’t so insulting. Arizona’s Ruben Gallego could barely squeeze out an “It’s tough obviously” when confronted about retirees losing medical access. (He’s still cashing his government paycheck, by the way.) Elizabeth Warren? She’s blaming Republicans while voting to keep the shutdown going.
Even some Democrats can’t stomach this nonsense. Nevada’s Catherine Cortez Masto broke ranks, warning against harming “some Americans so that we can help others.” Interesting slip there, Senator. Who exactly are these “others” you’re helping while Medicare patients suffer?
Only three Democrats had the spine to oppose Schumer’s scheme. The rest fell in line, treating your parents’ healthcare like a poker chip.
The Real Priority
But wait, it gets worse. While American retirees scramble for medical care, Democrats are demanding $1.5 trillion in new spending. Their wish list? Expanded government benefits that — surprise! — would conveniently cover healthcare for illegal immigrants. That’s right. The same politicians crying about healthcare are literally taking it away from citizens to fund coverage for people who shouldn’t even be here.
This isn’t speculation. It’s the same playbook Democrats have run before: hold Americans hostage to ram through benefits for illegals. Except this time, they’re using your grandmother’s doctor visits as leverage.
The public sees right through it. A New York Times poll — not exactly a conservative outlet — found 65% of Americans oppose this shutdown stunt. Yet Democrat senators keep doubling down, gambling with elderly lives for their pet projects.
Every senator still collecting their taxpayer-funded salary while Medicare patients lose coverage should be ashamed. But they’re not. They’re “standing and fighting” — their words — while the Americans who built this country suffer. Remember this betrayal next time they lecture you about compassion.
Key Takeaways
- Democrats voted three times against funding that would restore Medicare telehealth and home care
- Senators openly admit choosing political fights over senior healthcare access
- Medicare recipients lost coverage while Democrats demand $1.5 trillion in new spending
- Three Democrats broke ranks, exposing the party’s internal divide over harming seniors
Sources: Daily Caller
