France’s vision of universal healthcare and America’s health insurance premium-reliant system are worlds apart. On October 1 2025, the US Federal Government shut down after an insufficient number of Democrat votes amid disputes over health policy led to a federal government budget deadlock
The longest shutdown in US history could have had dramatic consequences for part of the population, particularly for millions of Americans who would have lost their health insurance. President Trump is on a mission to dismantle policies introduced by Barack Obama (and maintained under the Biden administration) to improve access to health insurance for the most disadvantaged.
