Bulwark Takes Supreme Court Keeps Letting Trump Abuse His Power (w/ Rep. Brendan Boyle)
Sep 11, 2025
Rep. Brendan Boyle, a Democratic congressman from Pennsylvania, dives deep into the looming government shutdown and the implications of healthcare cuts affecting millions. He critiques Republican strategies and highlights the chaos in Congress, especially regarding Trump’s influence. Boyle also discusses the urgent need for bipartisan negotiations to safeguard healthcare provisions and the significance of maintaining congressional power over budgeting. The conversation reveals the intricate balance of navigating political uncertainties and party divisions.
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Republicans Want A Shutdown
- Republicans appear to prefer a government shutdown rather than compromise on restoring major healthcare funding.
- Brendan Boyle argues their internal divisions and loyalty to Trump make them unwilling to reverse cuts to Obamacare, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Health Cuts Fund Tax Breaks
- The GOP bill will throw 15.1 million people off health insurance to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy.
- Boyle emphasizes the political unpopularity of cutting healthcare to fund tax breaks for the ultra-rich.
Block Future Rescissions In Deals
- Insist that any funding deal include language blocking future unilateral rescissions by the White House.
- Boyle says reforming the rescissions process is an absolute must before Democrats provide votes.