Letters from an American September 29, 2025
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Sep 30, 2025 Heather discusses the tense meetings between Trump and congressional leaders, highlighting a lack of agreement on government funding. She critiques House Republicans for avoiding serious talks on health care subsidies, while Schumer reveals Trump's ignorance about rising insurance costs. A controversial deepfake targeting Schumer and Jeffries raises alarms, as leaders condemn the bigotry behind it. Additionally, concerns grow over shifts in military priorities, and over 100,000 federal workers are set to resign amid governmental pressure.
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Bipartisanship Blocked By GOP Absence
- Democrats say talks stalled because Republicans refuse to fund the government before negotiating healthcare subsidies.
- Schumer and Jeffries portray Republicans as absent and unwilling to pursue a bipartisan deal.
Budget Moves Raise Insurance Costs
- Schumer says Trump seemed unaware that reconciliation will raise insurance costs by ending ACA tax credits.
- That unawareness highlights how budget choices will hit millions with higher premiums and deductibles.
Deepfake Targets Democratic Leaders
- Trump's social media posted a deepfake of Schumer and Jeffries mocking immigrants with stereotyped imagery and language.
- Jeffries condemned the video as disgusting and said bigotry will get the GOP nowhere.