“There’s a downside," Repub. Sen. Marshall fears TrumpRX will become socialized medicine under Dems

Who?Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) — Obstetrician & gynecologist by trade**one of four doctors in the US SenateAsk a Pol asks:Is TrumpRX working — and could a future Democrat expand it into socialized medicine?Key Marshall:“Indeed it is working and it’s not perfect. It doesn’t cover every drug, but people are seeing some significant savings, maybe 50, 70, 80 in some instances,” Sen. Roger Marshall exclusively tells Ask a Pol Politics. “I think there’s a downside to everything that the government does to get involved.”Caught our ear:“The real problem is the pharmacy benefit managers. Three of them are controlling 80% of the industry. They’re taking at least 58 cents on every dollar,” Marshall tells us. “That’s the real riddle that we need to solve up here.”Below find a rough transcript of Ask a Pol’s exclusive interview with Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), slightly edited for clarity.TRANSCRIPT Sen. Roger Marshall (3-26-2026)SCENE: During a vote in the US Senate, Ask a Pol’s Matt Laslo sees Sen. Roger Marshall hurrying through the basement of the Capitol, so he quickens his pace and proceeds to hop the Senator’s elevator up to the Senate floor.Matt Laslo: Have you been able to look at TrumpRX? Or do you get any feedback from constituents? Do you think it’s working?EXCLUSIVE SUBSCRIBER-ONLY CONTENTPSA: Student? Unemployed? Underemployed?Ping us for a free VIP subscription. No questions asked.Sen. Roger Marshall: I do. I’ve actually visited multiple community pharmacists across the state of Kansas.Laslo: Nice.Marshall: And indeed it is working, and — it’s not perfect…Laslo: Yeah?Marshall: It doesn’t cover every drug, but people are seeing some significant savings, maybe, 50%, 70%, 80% in some instances.Laslo: Do you think…?They approach a Senators Only elevator.Senate attendant: I’ll get out. I’m in your way here.Laslo: Are you worried…?Laslo sees a closer elevator.Laslo to the Senator: Want this one?The Senator keeps walking to the further elevator.Laslo: Are you worried at all that if a Dem takes over the White House that they could expand that and this becomes socialized medicine or…?Marshall: Yeah. I think there’s a downside to everything that the government does to get involved. But certainly, the cost of prescription drugs is a huge concern for folks back home. The real problem is the pharmacy benefit managers. Three of them are controlling 80% of the industry. They’re taking at least 58 cents on every dollar. That’s the real riddle that we need to solve up here.Laslo: Yep. Thank you, sir.The Senator walks towards the Senate floor to vote.About Ask a Pol: We give listeners a front row seat to Congress. Transparency matters, so come inside the Capitol with us! Politicians disappoint. Ask a Pol keeps em honest. Find us on social media:SubstackXSpotifyAppleDon’t miss our other Ask a Pol sites! Ask a Pol politics.Ask a Pol crypto. Ask a Pol drugs. Ask a Pol ai. Ask a Pol uaps. Find Ask a Pol founder @MattLaslo on social media.  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.askapolpolitics.com/subscribe