Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, criticized President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers regarding the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, on July 9, 2026. In a post on X, Massie suggested that the program could now be referred to as 'Trumpcare,' stating, 'Might as well call it Trumpcare now. Our party has made no serious effort to repeal Obamacare and legalize affordable health insurance after taking control of the House, Senate & White House.' He further commented that the current system benefits insurance and hospital companies. In response to a user questioning how actions could be taken without votes, Massie replied that Trump has endorsed Republicans who support maintaining Obamacare. Massie previously lost the Republican primary in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District to Ed Gallrein, a candidate backed by Trump.
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Rep. Thomas Massie Criticizes Obamacare, Suggests It Could Be Called 'Trumpcare'
Rep. Thomas Massie criticized the Republican Party's handling of Obamacare, suggesting it could be labeled 'Trumpcare' due to a lack of efforts to repeal it. He noted that the current healthcare system benefits insurance and hospital companies, and responded to a user about Trump's endorsements of Republicans who support Obamacare.
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House Republican Thomas Massie suggests Obamacare could now be labeled 'Trumpcare'
Rep. Thomas Massie Criticizes Obamacare, Suggests It Could Be Called 'Trumpcare'