President Trump on Thursday called Sen. Bernie Sanders Bernie SandersNYT editorial board remembers Ginsburg: She 'will forever have two legacies' Two GOP governors urge Republicans to hold off on Supreme Court nominee Sanders knocks McConnell: He's going against Ginsburg's 'dying wishes' MORE's (I-Vt.) "Medicare for all" plan a "curse on the U.S.”

"Bernie Sanders is pushing hard for a single payer healthcare plan - a curse on the U.S. & its people," Trump tweeted.

"I told Republicans to approve healthcare fast or this would happen. But don't worry, I will veto because I love our country & its people."

Bernie Sanders is pushing hard for a single payer healthcare plan - a curse on the U.S. & its people... — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 14, 2017

...I told Republicans to approve healthcare fast or this would happen. But don't worry, I will veto because I love our country & its people. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 14, 2017

Sanders introduced his bill Wednesday with the support of 16 Senate Democrats, more support than he's ever received for single-payer bills he has proposed in the past.

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Trump said he would veto the bill, but it has virtually no chance of passing the Republican-controlled Congress.

The bill would extend Medicare to every U.S. citizen and get rid of employer insurance plans.

A similar bill in the House has the support of more than half of the Democratic Caucus.

Still, Democrats are far from united on single-payer health care.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer Chuck SchumerVideo of Lindsey Graham arguing against nominating a Supreme Court justice in an election year goes viral Graham signals support for confirming a Supreme Court nominee this year Pelosi orders Capitol flags at half-staff to honor Ginsburg MORE (D-N.Y.) have both declined to endorse the plan.