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"Of course I am concerned," said Gov. Brian Sandoval, the Republican governor of Nevada, where about 300,000 people have gained coverage. "I am someone who elected to expand Medicaid. That's been very beneficial to my state, and I want to be sure those individuals can keep their coverage."
Because of the intricate procedures that govern budget legislation and the inherent complexity of health care, Republicans appear unlikely to undo the health law as quickly as they had hoped. Mr. Trump said Congress must tackle the Affordable Care Act before it can overhaul the tax code, also a high priority for Republicans. And those delays could slow work on other priorities like a trillion-dollar infrastructure push.
"Statutorily and for budget purposes, as you know, we have to do health care before we do the tax cut," Mr. Trump told governors.
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