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Trump Issued Friday Vote Ultimatum on His Healthcare Bill

As many GOP representatives still struggle to come around to voting for a bill with very little public support, the president could be in for the most embarrassing defeat of his administration to date.

Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Republicans Thursday night—vote for my healthcare bill or else. The "or else" in this case would mean being "stuck with Obamacare," but as many GOP representatives still struggle to come around to voting for a bill which has had very little public support, the president could be in for the most embarrassing defeat of his administration to date.

A vote on the American Health Care Act—the first part of the Republicans' plan to repeal and replace Obamacare—was due to take place on Thursday, but after heated discussions between the administration and House Republicans, it became clear that the vote would not pass, and was postponed.

Late Thursday night Trump sent top administration officials to the Capitol to deliver his ultimatum, and a vote is now scheduled to take place Friday morning. Should it fail to pass, reports suggest the president will leave Obamacare in place and move on to other areas of legislation, including tax reform and infrastructure spending.

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