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El-Sayed's Mock TrumpCare Card Pushes Medicare for All
Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed shares a mock gold 'TrumpCare' card with Trump's signature to get him to support Medicare for All.
In brief
Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed shares a mock gold 'TrumpCare' card with Trump's signature to get him to support Medicare for All. Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed posted a mock gold 'TrumpCare' card with Trump's signature to push for universal healthcare coverage. Originally reported by Newsweek.
El-Sayed posts mock TrumpCare card
Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed posted images of a mock gold 'TrumpCare' card bearing President Donald Trump's signature to sharpen his pitch for Medicare for All.
“This is a message for @realDonaldTrump”
TrumpCare card design
The card's back reads: 'Show this card at any doctor, hospital clinic, or pharmacy in the United States.'
U.S. health costs
Americans spent an average of $14,775 per person on health in 2024, almost $5,000 more than in Switzerland, the next-highest peer.
Medical debt burden
People in the U.S. owe at least $220 billion in medical debt, with about 14 million adults owing more than $1,000.
El-Sayed's healthcare plan
El-Sayed wants cradle-to-grave coverage with no copays, premiums, deductibles, or risk of medical debt.
El-Sayed's political background
El-Sayed, a physician and son of Egyptian immigrants, ran Detroit's health department before entering politics.
Trump's past healthcare stance
Trump has landed on both sides of single-payer, calling himself 'a conservative on most issues but a liberal on this one' in his 2000 book.
Trump's current healthcare stance
Trump has attacked 'BIG, FAT, RICH INSURANCE COMPANIES' on Truth Social and said he would not sign a fix that sent them money.
El-Sayed's campaign focus
El-Sayed's top issues include affordability, corporate money in politics, Medicare for All, and ending funding for foreign wars.
Senate election outcome
El-Sayed beat Republican former Representative Mike Rogers on November 3 to become Michigan's next senator.
What happens next
Democrats take control of both chambers on January 3, but most bills need 60 votes to bypass a Senate filibuster.
The takeaway
Michigan Senator-elect Abdul El-Sayed posted a mock gold 'TrumpCare' card with Trump's signature to push for universal healthcare coverage.
