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American Focus > Blog > Politics > Karoline Leavitt Tried To Defend Trump’s Shutdown And It Was A Disaster
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Karoline Leavitt Tried To Defend Trump’s Shutdown And It Was A Disaster

Last updated: October 3, 2025 2:18 pm
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In a noteworthy display of political gymnastics, the Republican Party appears flummoxed when it comes to answering for the ongoing government shutdown instigated by former President Donald Trump. Oddly, Trump has chosen this moment, typically rife with political theater, to enter a stage of silence, eschewing any direct engagement with the media—a first in the decades-long saga of government closures.

The narrative spun by the White House and its Republican allies pivots on a dubious allegation: that Democrats are eager to revive Obamacare subsidies to facilitate health insurance for “illegal aliens.” Such claims have found a home in the echo chamber of partisan rhetoric but lack grounding in reality.

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During a recent press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was confronted about these claims. A savvy reporter pointed out, “At the outset of the briefing, you suggested that Democrats aim to provide healthcare to illegal immigrants. This is inaccurate—U.S. law explicitly disallows it. A 1996 statute prevents unauthorized immigrants from accessing federally subsidized healthcare through programs like Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, or the Children’s Health Insurance Program. It seems there’s a significant disconnect in your messaging.”

In an attempt to pivot, Leavitt quickly redirected the issue towards Medicaid, asserting, “Are you disputing that Medicaid funds have never been allocated to illegal aliens in the United States?”

To clarify, undocumented immigrants are indeed barred from Medicaid under existing laws. Eligibility is reserved for those with legal status, who must also endure a five-year waiting period.

So the succinct answer to Leavitt’s assertion is a definitive no—illegal aliens are ineligible for Medicaid.

Video evidence of Leavitt’s response suggests a deliberate avoidance of the core issue: the assertion that Democrats are advocating for healthcare for non-citizens is fundamentally flawed.

Furthermore, this misleading narrative has largely failed to resonate with the general populace, leaving Leavitt scrambling to divert attention to Medicaid, where she was similarly inaccurate.

The Trump administration seems ill-equipped to justify their rationale for increasing healthcare costs, and sending Leavitt to deflect questions using a veil of falsehoods is unlikely to bolster their stance.

In summary, Republicans find themselves in a precarious position regarding the shutdown; the more they attempt to justify their actions, the deeper the predicament seems to deepen.

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