Could the former governor be right?
Former Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is raising alarms over the potential implications of a Medicare for All initiative under a Kamala Harris administration. He asserts that such a plan could lead to the inclusion of over 12 million illegal immigrants in the healthcare program, which would directly impact American citizens who have contributed to Medicare throughout their working lives.
Jindal warns that expanding Medicare to include illegal immigrants would exacerbate the system’s financial strain. “It would inflate costs significantly, resulting in an additional $2 trillion in spending,” he stated in a recent interview with Fox News Digital. He emphasized that this shift would make it more challenging for Americans to access doctors and could force substantial cuts to healthcare providers, creating a crisis for our seniors.
Jindal is collaborating with the America First Policy Institute to produce a video outlining the five most significant dangers posed by Medicare for All—a policy long championed by progressive Democrats. Vice President Harris has consistently advocated for this initiative, co-sponsoring Senator Bernie Sanders’ legislation and promoting it during her 2019 presidential campaign. Her assertion that “everyone should have access to healthcare” underscores her commitment to expanding government healthcare services, even to those residing in the country illegally.
While Harris’s campaign has recently suggested a pivot away from Medicare for All, focusing instead on strengthening the Affordable Care Act, Jindal remains skeptical. “When politicians change their tune, it’s often for political gain rather than genuine change,” he remarked. He believes that the underlying desire for radical healthcare reform remains intact.
Moreover, Jindal highlights the message this sends to potential immigrants: that crossing the border could lead to immediate access to Medicare. “This is an open invitation for new illegal immigrants,” he cautioned. He contends that the Harris administration could attempt to implement policies through indirect means, which would undermine the needs of American taxpayers.
Ultimately, Jindal advocates for an America First healthcare approach that prioritizes the needs of citizens and ensures that patients maintain control over their healthcare choices, rather than allowing government bureaucrats to dictate terms.
