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Thomas Massie suggests Obamacare could now be referred to as 'Trumpcare'
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Key Points:
- Rep. Thomas Massie criticized President Trump and Republican lawmakers for failing to repeal Obamacare, suggesting the healthcare system should now be called "Trumpcare" due to their inaction despite controlling the House, Senate, and White House.
- Massie argued that the current healthcare system benefits insurance and hospital companies financially, implying a lack of genuine reform efforts from Republicans.
- When questioned about Trump's role, Massie claimed the president has endorsed Republicans who support maintaining Obamacare, highlighting internal party divisions.
- The White House responded by defending Trump's record, citing efforts to reduce subsidies to insurance companies and crack down on hospital profiteering, and promoting the administration's healthcare plan aimed at lowering costs and increasing transparency.
- Massie, who lost the Republican primary in Kentucky's 4th District to a Trump-backed challenger, has served in Congress since 2012 and remains vocal about healthcare issues.
