10/07/2025, written by Lily Furgeson

Ohioans Are Paying the Price for Trump’s Shutdown

Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans have officially shut down the government, all because Democrats refused to eliminate the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits that keep healthcare affordable for over 22 million Americans.

These tax credits are a lifeline for working families, young adults, and small business owners. Without them, premiums would more than double next year, according to the nonpartisan Kaiser Family Foundation: an average increase of 75%. That’s thousands of dollars more each year for families already struggling to make ends meet.

Here in Ohio, the consequences are even more alarming. Congressional researchers estimate that hundreds of thousands of Ohioans could face skyrocketing premiums or lose coverage entirely if these tax credits expire. Health insurers are already reacting, filing for the largest premium hikes in over five years, with some increases reaching double digits.

Trump and his allies are playing political games with our health and financial security. They’re willing to gamble with healthcare for millions just to score partisan points. Ohioans deserve better.

This shutdown isn’t just political theater in Washington; it’s a direct attack on our wallets, our health, and our future. Let’s hold Trump and MAGA Republicans accountable and demand immediate action to protect affordable healthcare for all Ohioans.