Trump and health care: President gives Congress five principles for Obamacare replacement

Trump and health care: President gives Congress five principles for Obamacare replacement·CNBC

President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Democrats to work with Republicans in Congress to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, which he claimed, yet again, is a "disaster."

Trump's request, which he made twice during his first address to Congress, came as he laid out five key measures he wants lawmakers to adopt in replacement legislation for Obamacare.

"Tonight, I am also calling on this Congress to repeal and replace Obamacare with reforms that expand choice, increase access, lower costs, and at the same time, provide better health care," Trump said.

"Obamacare is collapsing — and we must act decisively to protect all Americans. Action is not a choice — it is a necessity."

"So I am calling on all Democrats and Republicans in the Congress to work with us to save Americans from this imploding Obamacare disaster," Trump said.

Trump's outline for replacing Obamacare included:

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