"The illegal immigrant is just a red herring that's designed to try and prevent people from talking about the real issue, which is how do we provide health insurance for people in this country, Shaheen said. You know, I say a little detail, you say red herring, but the fact is, Senator, that it exists, Jones responded. No, listen, I'm agreeing with you, she said. You're trying to make an issue where there isn't one. We agree! Illegal immigrants should not be getting access to the Affordable Care Act marketplace."
"100%, senator, but what I'm saying is that members of your party are making this an issue, Jones said. Well, I can't speak for members of my party, and I don't think you're right, Shaheen shot back. The senator then accused Republicans like Vice President JD Vance of making healthcare for illegal immigrants an issue. Vance appeared on Fox & Friends the day prior and echoed many of the president's points on the shutdown. He also argued he's willing to negotiate on healthcare points, but only after a funding deal is in place."
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Fox host Lawrence Jones clashed on whether Democrats are calling for healthcare access for illegal immigrants amid the federal government shutdown. Democrats sought extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies and reversals of some Medicaid cuts, while Republicans accused Democrats of advocating healthcare for illegal immigrants. Shaheen called the illegal immigrant argument a red herring and emphasized focusing on providing health insurance for people in the country. Jones insisted the issue exists and said some Democrats are making it an issue. Shaheen said illegal immigrants should not access the ACA marketplace and pointed to Republicans like Vice President JD Vance for raising the matter.
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