In his recent debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump‘s stance on key health care issues, including the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and abortion, came under intense scrutiny. His responses, often vague and contradictory, highlighted his ongoing struggle with these critical topics.

What Happened: Trump’s handling of the ACA, also known as ObamaCare, and his inconsistent positions on abortion were brought into sharp focus during the debate.

Trump remained noncommittal about his plans for both subjects, leading Republican strategist Chuck Coughlin to comment that Trump “absolutely stepped on every possible land mine in both of those.”

According to the report by The Hill, On the subject of ObamaCare, Trump hinted at a potential attempt to repeal the law again but did not commit to having a replacement plan. He criticized the law as “lousy,” but reluctantly pledged to manage it “as good as it can be run” until a better and cheaper option is available.

Trump’s lack of a concrete plan to replace ObamaCare if repealed was also exposed during the debate. “I have concepts of a plan. I’m not president right now,” Trump said.

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Coughlin found Trump’s comments revealing, stating, “I think it spoke to the reason McCain gave the thumbs down is they never had an alternative plan.”

Trump’s shifting positions on abortion were also on display during the debate. He avoided committing to vetoing a national abortion ban and made several false claims about Democrats’ stance on abortion.

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Why It Matters: These issues are crucial in the upcoming election, with Democrats focusing on health care and polls indicating voters’ interest in plans to lower health costs.

Trump’s inconsistent positions on these issues could potentially impact his campaign. The debate has brought these topics to the forefront, and the public will be watching closely to see how Trump’s positions evolve in the lead up to the election.

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