President Biden and Vice President Harris paid a visit to North Carolina on Tuesday, marking the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act’s signing into law. During their trip, they criticized the Republican Party’s health care agenda and condemned Trump for attacking abortion rights and attempting to dismantle health care coverage.
Biden spoke in Raleigh, highlighting the importance of the state in the upcoming November elections, which he lost to Trump by a narrow margin in 2020. He emphasized the need for collective action to move forward despite challenges from Republicans targeting seniors, people with disabilities, and women by attempting to roll back health care coverage.
The visit coincided with efforts by Trump and Republicans to repeal the Affordable Care Act and proposed budget cuts to the program from the Republican Study Committee. Biden accused his predecessor and Republican officials of targeting these vulnerable groups with their attacks on health care coverage.
Despite Trump’s comments on Roe v. Wade and his suggestion during the 2016 campaign that women who have abortions should face punishment, Biden emphasized the importance of moving forward collectively. North Carolina is expected to be a key battleground in the upcoming elections, with polls showing a narrowing lead for Trump over Biden. The visit served as an opportunity for Biden to rally support for his administration’s health care policies and push back against Republican efforts to restrict health care access and abortion rights.