Donald Trump Defends Lack of Specific Health Care Plan in NBC Interview

President-elect Trump reiterated his reliance on 'concepts of a plan' for health care reform, while claiming credit for stabilizing the Affordable Care Act.

• In an interview with NBC's Kristen Welker, President-elect Trump admitted he still does not have a fully developed health care plan, instead referring to 'concepts of a plan.'
• Trump claimed he has engaged top health care companies and experts to explore solutions but offered no timeline for presenting a comprehensive plan to the public.
• He asserted that Americans with pre-existing conditions would remain covered under his conceptual framework and expressed a desire for 'better health care for less money.'
• Trump took credit for stabilizing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), despite past efforts to repeal it, and criticized Republican lawmakers for blocking his repeal attempts in 2017.
• The phrase 'concepts of a plan,' which first gained attention during a September debate, continues to draw scrutiny as Trump prepares to take office.

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