By — Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press By — Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trumpcare-and-commemorative-plaques-how-democrats-are-pitching-deal-making-with-the-president Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 'TrumpCare' and commemorative plaques — how Democrats are pitching deal-making with the president Politics Nov 13, 2026 1:40 PM EST WASHINGTON (AP) — Abdul El-Sayed has proposed "TrumpCare," a golden insurance card providing universal healthcare, dangling the president's name on the ambitious Democratic plan. James Talarico has suggested Donald Trump could become a man of history like Lyndon B. Johnson, who was seen as a master of congressional dealmaking. And even Hakeem Jeffries, in line to become the House speaker in January, has left the door open to working with the other side of the aisle "wherever and whenever possible" to deliver for the American people. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your…
'TrumpCare' and commemorative plaques — how Democrats are pitching deal-making with the president
In short
Seeking to capitalize on voter demand for federal healthcare intervention, lawmakers like Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed have proposed branding universal coverage initiatives with Donald Trump's name. The outreach aims to bypass political gridlock, particularly as the president has signaled an interest in striking deals on prescription drug prices rather than relying exclusively on vetoes. Despite these gestures, bipartisan efforts face severe friction following Trump's appointment of Stephen Miller as his chief of staff, drawing immediate condemnation from Democratic leadership.
Key points
- Democrats acknowledge they must negotiate with Donald Trump to secure the presidential si…: Democrats acknowledge they must negotiate with Donald Trump to secure the presidential signatures needed to pass their legislative priorities.
- Trump has expressed an openness to pursuing bipartisan negotiations on healthcare and dru…: Trump has expressed an openness to pursuing bipartisan negotiations on healthcare and drug pricing rather than simply issuing vetoes.
- Incoming House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries' sharp denunciation of incoming chief of staff Ste…: Incoming House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries' sharp denunciation of incoming chief of staff Stephen Miller presents an immediate hurdle to cross-aisle cooperation.