Yes, he is being "political" he answered the question directly first when Maria asked him! It created the "wound to OB administration" - no need to add salt - that never makes the person speaking look good in the long run! He said just enough! Smart move.
F and F sent money to the Treasury that otherwise would not be there
By its nature - this money went to all other programs (other than Medicare and Social Security)
That is reality on its face
He did not say the money from F and F went to the ACA - he went out of his way to correct Maria and say - Yes (of course) money came from F and F to the treasury and thus paid for other GOV activities
Gee - Tax money paid for the ACA and other activities
All money to the treasury pays for many things
VERY GOOD TO HEAR A SECRETARY OF TREASURY NOT HEDGE ON MONEY WENT ONE DIRECTION - OUT OF F AND F TO OTHER PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES