Trump Urges Support for Graham-Cassidy, Slams Rand Paul

President Donald Trump praised the healthcare bill proposed by Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Bill Cassidy, R-La., in a Wednesday morning tweet.

Rand Paul is a friend of mine but he is such a negative force when it comes to fixing healthcare. Graham-Cassidy Bill is GREAT! Ends Ocare!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 20, 2017

Trump’s criticism of Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., comes after Paul wrote Monday that he opposed the Graham-Cassidy bill, describing it as "ObamaCare Lite." 

In a follow-up tweet, Trump called on Republican senators to vote for the bill.

I hope Republican Senators will vote for Graham-Cassidy and fulfill their promise to Repeal & Replace ObamaCare. Money direct to States!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 20, 2017

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said on Tuesday that he is not yet supportive of the bill. 

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