President Donald Trump says it is “probably likely” that the federal government will be shut down, blaming Democrats for offering a nonnegotiable plan that offers free health care to illegal aliens.

American taxpayers would foot the bill.

“Nothing is inevitable, but I would say it’s probably likely because they want to give health care to illegal immigrants, which will destroy health care for everyone else in our country,” Trump said during a press conference in the Oval Office.

“And I didn’t see them bend even a little bit when I said we can’t do that,” Trump said.

Forcing American taxpayers to provide free health care to illegal aliens would cost citizens anywhere from $23 billion to $66 billion every year.

This represents a potentially up to $660 billion bill for taxpayers every decade.

Medical experts have long admitted that providing free health care to illegal aliens would ensure a never-ending flood of illegal aliens with “serious health problems” arriving at the nation’s borders.

They would be hoping to secure free care not afforded in their home countries.

Already, Americans are forced to subsidize about $18.5 billion of yearly medical costs for illegal aliens living in the United States.

These estimates come from Chris Conover, formerly of the Center for Health Policy and Inequalities Research at Duke University.

Trump’s assessment of the shutdown likelihood reflects his direct experience in negotiations with Democrats.

He personally witnessed their refusal to compromise on the illegal alien healthcare issue.

The president’s characterization of their position as “nonnegotiable” shows Democratic intransigence.

Democrats are willing to shut down the government rather than drop this demand.

The cost projections of $23 billion to $66 billion annually represent staggering taxpayer burden.

American families already struggling with healthcare costs would see their taxes increased dramatically.

The $660 billion decade-long price tag equals the cost of major infrastructure programs.

Democrats prioritize illegal aliens over American citizens when it comes to healthcare spending.

Trump’s warning that this would “destroy health care for everyone else” addresses system capacity.

Adding millions of illegal aliens to government healthcare programs would overwhelm facilities and providers.

Wait times would increase and quality of care would decrease for American citizens.

The existing $18.5 billion annual cost already represents a significant burden on taxpayers.

Democrats want to more than triple this expense with their new proposal.

Medical experts’ warnings about attracting illegal aliens with “serious health problems” highlight the magnet effect.

Word would spread globally that America offers free healthcare to anyone who crosses the border.

This would incentivize the sickest people worldwide to attempt illegal entry.

American hospitals and clinics would be flooded with patients from other countries.

Citizens would struggle to access care as illegal aliens consume limited medical resources.

Trump’s observation that Democrats “didn’t bend even a little bit” shows their radical commitment.

They refuse to negotiate or compromise on this extreme position.

The president gave them opportunities to modify their demands.

Democrats rejected any middle ground approach.

This inflexibility forces Trump to consider allowing a shutdown rather than agreeing to this policy.

The healthcare system destruction Trump warns about would be irreversible once implemented.

Once illegal aliens receive free healthcare, removing that benefit becomes politically impossible.

Democrats know this and see it as a permanent policy victory.

Trump’s resistance protects American healthcare from this transformation.

His willingness to accept a shutdown rather than cave shows commitment to citizens.

The president understands that short-term shutdown pain beats long-term healthcare destruction.

American voters will remember who prioritized illegal aliens over citizens in this fight.

Democrats’ refusal to budge on this issue reveals their true priorities.

They value open borders ideology more than responsible governance.

Trump’s transparency about the shutdown cause ensures voters know who to blame.