President Trump makes an announcement on healthcare — 9/18/2026

Summary

President Trump announced that the most favored nation drug pricing agreements will be extended to all state Medicaid programs, with all 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico participating. He said 26 pharmaceutical companies agreed to discounts of 60-90%, saving states an estimated $64 billion, and touted a $50 billion rural healthcare investment. He also discussed vaccine dose splitting, media bans, China, Iran, and the economy in a wide-ranging Q&A.

• Trump extends most favored nation prescription drug discounts to all state Medicaid programs.
• All 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico join the program, expected to save states over $64 billion.
• 26 major pharmaceutical companies agreed to 60-90% discounts; Eliquis donated free doses.
• Administration touts a $50 billion investment in rural healthcare over five years.
• Trump demands smaller, spaced-out vaccine doses and removal of some vaccines.
• Q&A covers media bans, China relations, Iran war, gas prices, and economic claims.