Payam Javan: In the wake of the government’s recent reopening, Washington is staring down a two-month deadline to forge a path forward on healthcare reform. With the clock ticking, President Donald Trump has again thrust himself into the center of the debate, signaling he intends to play a decisive role in shaping the next chapter of U.S. healthcare policy.

Over the weekend, the President used his Truth Social platform to lay out a clear, populist-minded direction for Senate Republicans. In his Nov. 8 post, Trump urged lawmakers to redirect “hundreds of billions” of dollars away from insurance companies and into the hands of everyday Americans, empowering them to buy their own health insurance on their own terms.

Trump even suggested the reform package could be called “Trumpcare” — or, as he put it, “whatever you want to call it” — emphasizing that naming is secondary to delivering a system that puts consumers first. His message underscored his long-standing critique of the insurance industry and his push for greater individual control over healthcare spending.

Meanwhile, senators are preparing for a critical December vote on extending portions of Obamacare. Bipartisan negotiations are already underway, but Trump’s latest proposal has injected new energy — and pressure — into the debate, ensuring his stance will shape the conversation as Congress races toward its next major deadline.