Bloomberg Talks Rep. Byron Donalds Talks US Shutdown, ACA Subsidies
Nov 11, 2025
Byron Donalds, a Republican U.S. Representative from Florida's 19th district, discusses key political issues affecting the nation. He commits to supporting a deal to end the government shutdown while criticizing the current approach to Obamacare subsidies, stating that more funding won't solve the underlying cost problems. Donalds advocates for patient-centered health reforms and emphasizes the importance of fiscal responsibility to prevent future shutdowns. He also addresses energy policy, supporting small modular nuclear reactors to enhance grid capacity.
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Votes To End Shutdown Immediately
- Byron Donalds will vote to reopen the government and end the shutdown immediately.
- He frames the shutdown as needless and driven by Democratic politics rather than policy.
Temporary Firings Rollback, Long-Term Streamlining
- Donalds accepts temporary rollback of federal firings while emphasizing the need to streamline government long-term.
- He says workforce reductions and buyouts are part of future spending-control efforts.
Subsidies Mask Healthcare's True Costs
- Donalds argues extra Obamacare subsidies mask healthcare's true costs instead of fixing systemic problems.
- He cites skyrocketing premiums and deductibles that make coverage unaffordable for many families.