Republicans say they "work on a plan" to replace Obamacare

White House advisor Kellyanne Conway said on Sunday that Republicans "were working on a plan" to replace the Affordable Care Act, a few days after President Trump surprised members on both sides of the bill. gone when he had declared that the Republican party would soon be known as the party. health care. "

In an appearance in "Fox News Sunday," Conway told host Chris Wallace: "The Republican plan is multiple." But she did not provide details, but attacked the Democrats about the proposal "Medicare for All" embraced.

Asked by Wallace about criticisms that there is currently no GOP plan, Conway reacted.

"There is a plan," she said. "We have been working on a plan for a long time. And we hope that Congress will come.

"Well, nine years, but you never really made a plan," Wallace said.

"Well, Donald Trump has been president for two years," Conway said. "So, give us a chance. . . . We are working on a plan at the White House. "

Despite Conway's assertions, Republicans have no intention of creating a new health care plan, fearing the potential political damage that such a proposal could cause in 2020, many Washington lawmakers, members of the Washington Post, told the Washington Post. legislative body and administrative assistants.

Senate Republicans, who were caught unawares by Trump's quick decision to focus on health care last week, said the White House should take the first step in presenting its own proposal. But officials at The Post told The Post that nothing firm was planned.

This month, the Department of Justice has declared in court that the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, should be dismissed in its entirety, including the provisions protecting millions of dollars. Americans who have pre-existing health problems and allow young adults to stay with their parents' health care plans.

Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said on Sunday that the Trump government actually supports the protections afforded to people with pre-existing conditions.

"The debate on pre-existing conditions is over," Mulvaney told ABC News's "This Week" show. "Both parties support them, and whoever tells you something else is lying to gain political gain, the pre-existing conditions will be covered, the debate becomes, how do you do it best?"

Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) Was also questioned about whether Republicans were proactively working on their own replacement of Obamacare.

"Should the American people expect the Republican Party to propose an alternative to a concrete health plan this year?" Asked host Chuck Todd.

Barrasso did not respond directly, claiming only that Americans "should expect to not have to bear the incredible costs that currently affect them because of the health care law."

After Todd continued to press him, Barrasso replied, "I have been working on a plan since the day I arrived in the Senate."

"Twelve years now," Todd replied.

Toluse Olorunnipa and Seung Min Kim contributed to this report.