Trump Faces Most Consequential Day Of His Presidency So Far
The president's reputation as a deal-maker is on the line Friday as House Republicans face a politically perilous vote to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
by Jessica Taylor
Mar 24, 2017
4 minutes
Throughout the campaign, President Trump billed himself as a master negotiator who would make the "best deals" for the American people.
That reputation and the reach of the president's bully pulpit face a tough test Friday after he gave House Republicans an ultimatum to vote to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act — or leave Obamacare in place.
A vote is now expected sometime Friday afternoon, though the GOP plan known as the American Health Care Act still remains in limbo as members on both the right and center of the Republican caucus find parts of it difficult to stomach.
After a caucus meeting late
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