Steve Rattner Says Market May Be Too Optimistic on Trump

The transcript discusses the challenges of passing infrastructure and healthcare reforms under the Trump administration. It highlights the market's optimism about infrastructure plans, the complexities of budget reconciliation, and the differences between healthcare and tax reform processes. The potential collapse of Obamacare exchanges is also addressed, along with the president's call to repeal and replace Obamacare. An Op-Ed analysis critiques the president's healthcare stance, noting the harshness of the proposed plans and the difficulty in maintaining coverage for pre-existing conditions.

What is one of the main challenges in passing the infrastructure plan through Congress?

• No opposition from deficit Hawks

• High public approval

• Strong Democratic support

• Lack of support from the Freedom Caucus

What is required for tax reform to pass in the Senate?

• 60 votes and bipartisan support

• Approval from the House only

• A simple majority of 51 votes

• Unanimous consent

Why might the Obamacare exchanges collapse?

• Increased enrollment of healthy individuals

• Lack of healthy enrollees and halted mandate enforcement

• Strong enforcement of the individual mandate

• Stable insurance market conditions

What is a key feature of the Ryan healthcare plan?

• Universal healthcare for all

• Increased Medicaid coverage

• Subsidies based on income

• Tax credits based on age

What did the president emphasize about Obamacare in his speech?

• It should remain unchanged

• It needs to be repealed and replaced

• It is a successful program

• It should be expanded