Many voters who supported Donald Trump are expressing a desire for government action to reduce healthcare costs, a shift from the traditional Republican stance against regulation. A retired firefighter, Jason Rouse, highlighted the financial burden of healthcare, calling for limits on out-of-pocket expenses. Public sentiment is evolving, with significant GOP support for federal price caps on pharmaceuticals and medical bills. This change points to a growing acceptance among Republicans for increased government involvement in managing healthcare amidst rising costs and economic challenges.
"The prices are just ridiculous," said Rouse, 53, a retired Michigan firefighter and paramedic who has voted for Trump three times. "I'd like to see a lower cap on what I have to pay out-of-pocket."
"That idea that government should just keep its hands off, even when things are tough for people, has kind of lost its sheen," said Andrew Seligsohn, president of Public Agenda.
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