President Trump’s Health Savings Account Proposal Shows Republicans Should Go on Offense on Health Care Affordability

Dec 18, 2025 by AFP

AFP urges lawmakers to rally around patient-focused solutions that lower costs and increase choice—because Americans want leaders who fight for them, not for insurance companies.

WASHINGTON, DC – Americans for Prosperity (AFP) today highlighted President Trump’s call to put health care dollars directly into patients’ hands, underscoring an opportunity for Republicans to lead on affordability and choice. In last night’s address, the president renewed his proposal to fund Health Savings Accounts as an alternative to extending Obamacare subsidies – empowering patients rather than insurance companies.

AFP Senior Federal Affairs Liaison Lauren Stewart issued the following statement:

“President Trump’s call to put health care dollars directly into patients’ hands is exactly the kind of bold, patient-focused solution Americans are demanding. Our polling shows voters overwhelmingly want lower costs and greater control over their coverage—not more subsidies for big insurance companies.

“Democrats naively thought extending Obamacare subsidies was a political slam dunk, but the reality is those subsidies prop up a broken system and drive premiums even higher. Republicans have a major opportunity to go on offense by championing reforms like direct funding for Health Savings Accounts and ‘HSAs for All.’ These policies empower patients, increase choice, and deliver real affordability.

“It’s not just good policy—it’s good politics. President Trump is right, and Republicans should seize the moment.”

Key Polling Insights from AFP Research

80% of voters support directing financial assistance to individuals, not insurers.

84% of voters say lowering health care costs is a top priority.

Nearly 3 in 4 Americans want more control over their health care decisions—not more government subsidies for insurers.

A majority of independents and swing voters believe patient-focused reforms are more effective than expanding Obamacare subsidies.

AFP’s recent polling confirms that health care affordability remains a top concern for voters, with strong support for reforms that increase choice and control rather than funneling taxpayer dollars to insurers. The organization has consistently urged lawmakers to reject efforts to expand Obamacare subsidies and instead advance patient-centered solutions that lower costs and improve access.

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