For Republicans, Trump’s Hands-Off Approach to Health Care Is a Problem NYT | Top Stories By: Luke Broadwater 13 December 2025 at 07:23 The prospect of soaring health care costs could exacerbate Americans’ feelings about affordability, an issue that President Trump has tried to downplay. But Democrats plan to keep the issue front and center. © Kenny Holston/The New York TimesPresident Trump said Thursday night that he may soon start negotiating with Democrats to lower health care costs.