President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Republicans to be flexible on abortion restrictions in order to reach a deal on health insurance. He wants Republicans to cave in to a 50-year-old budget policy that prohibits spending federal money on abortion services. This policy prevents the use of state funds for abortions. Trump's appeal is aimed at helping with health insurance. The goal is to reach a political agreement among Republicans. Flexibility should enable overcoming budgetary obstacles in the health sector.