The conservative Wall Street Journal editorial board blasted House Republicans for splintering over Affordable Care Act subsidies, arguing Democrats baited the GOP into a damaging political trap as Speaker Mike Johnson’s control frays. After Johnson blocked a vote on a clean extension of the enhanced subsidies, four vulnerable Republicans joined Democrats on a discharge petition, forcing a showdown the GOP then delayed — even as premium hikes loom. The board said the revolt reflects a party scrambling as Donald Trump’s approval sinks, accusing the defectors of knowingly handing Democrats a potent campaign issue and undercutting their own leadership in the process.
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WSJ slams House GOP as ACA subsidy fight exposes Mike Johnson’s grip slipping
