5 Takeaways from Trump’s Post-Election Interview on Health Care and More

Children born in the United States to immigrant parents could face a more complex process to gain U.S. citizenship, potentially ending the principle of birthright citizenship. Similarly, illegal immigrants are expected to be deported in what could be the largest mass deportation plan in the nation’s history.  Health care could also see some changes, but details are scarce. President-elect Donald Trump revealed these plans and more during his first interview after his 2024 election victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. During an hourlong interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Trump doubled down on various measures, including his plan to overhaul the immigration system and impose new tariffs. He also lamented his decision not to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Trump will take office on Jan. 20, 2025, with a ceremony to be held on Inauguration Day outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Critics are concerned about the Trump administration’s bold agenda and its potential threat to Obamacare, which has improved access to affordable health plans for many Black Americans. The ACA has significantly reduced the number of uninsured Black people, helping close the health coverage gap, particularly for low-income individuals. Additionally, the health care law has protected people with...