PhotoThe House speaker, Paul Ryan, and other Republicans falsely accused Democrats of rushing the Affordable Care Act through Congress. Neither Mr. Trump nor Mr. Ryan seemed bothered by this overwhelming criticism of their Trumpcare bill, the American Health Care Act. Mr. Trump in particular has been spreading misinformation and lies about health care, arguing that the legislation would lower costs while guaranteeing that people with pre-existing health conditions could get affordable health insurance. As a result, 14 million fewer people would have access to health care by 2026, according to a C.B.O. requires people to buy health insurance or pay a penalty.

Source: New York Times May 04, 2017 20:07 UTC