Trump allies pour cold water on his insurance demands

Before meeting with health insurance executives to pressure them into lowering prices, Trump administration allies are acknowledging the president will likely achieve minimal results.

According to Politico reporter Cheyenne Haslett, the president has announced plans to "strong arm" the insurance industry to assist in addressing the affordability crisis that has plagued his administration.

In late December, Trump stated, "I'm going to call a meeting of the insurance companies. I'm going to see if they get their price down...