Yuma locals react to President Trump’s primetime speech

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - President Trump held an address on Wednesday night.

In his speech, President Trump doubled down on getting rid of the Affordable Care Act, saying he wants the money to go directly to the people.

Locals like Nicole Burgi are hoping for health care costs to go down.

“With the healthcare it’s just awful. I have health insurance but I have the minimum in case something bad happens and I can’t even go to the doctor or have health insurance because until I meet my deductible, which is unaffordable, I can't even go to the doctor," said Burgi.

Locals also hope the trump administration doesn't cut or change social security or disability benefits.

“I live on my social security. That’s all I have and I hardly make it to the end of the month. If he takes that off, I don’t know what the heck are we going to do," said Ernie Vaca, another local.

“Even in the economy, can’t save enough after retire on. They really need these benefits to survive on. We live on my husband’s social security and without any other benefits, we live day by day," said Burgi.

President Trump also said that he has secured $18 trillion in investments into the United States, but some locals we spoke to said their reality is much different.

“The economy is so bad, never been this bad. I don’t care what he says that is the best, but he lives in his own little world," expressed Vaca.

"It’s tough even to buy groceries, the gas and everything. Well, the gas is coming down a little bit but the interest rates," stated Burgi.

Trump also shared active military members will get a check said the military troops are getting a “Warrior Dividend” of $1,766 dollars before Christmas, something that will help military members in our community.