GOP's misleading claim on why the government shut down

Republicans are claiming the government shut down because Democrats want to give "illegal immigrants" free health care — but U.S. law already prohibits unauthorized immigrants from gaining any federally subsidized health care coverage. NBC News' Sahil Kapur breaks down the misleading messaging and what Democrats say their bill would actually do.

Oct 5, 2025 - 01:30
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GOP's misleading claim on why the government shut down
Republicans are claiming the government shut down because Democrats want to give "illegal immigrants" free health care — but U.S. law already prohibits unauthorized immigrants from gaining any federally subsidized health care coverage. NBC News' Sahil Kapur breaks down the misleading messaging and what Democrats say their bill would actually do.

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