Obama Sabotages Trump

Former President Obama on Wednesday encouraged Americans to reach out to their congressional representatives and urge them to oppose President Trump’s sweeping legislative package, which is currently awaiting a final vote in the House. He expressed concern that the bill would have devastating consequences for healthcare access, particularly for millions of lower-income Americans who depend on Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.

In a post on the social platform X, Obama warned that more than 16 million people could lose their health coverage if the legislation becomes law. He argued that the proposal would significantly reduce federal healthcare support and burden working families for years to come. He called on citizens to take action by contacting their lawmakers and urging a vote against the measure.

House Republicans spent much of Wednesday trying to shore up enough votes to move the bill forward before the self-imposed July 4 deadline. Despite support from party leadership and pressure from the White House, divisions remain within the GOP. Some Republican members have expressed discomfort with the projected increase in deficit spending, while others are alarmed by the scale of Medicaid cuts and changes to key healthcare programs.

On Tuesday, Vice President Vance cast the deciding vote in the Senate, breaking a tie after a lengthy round of amendment votes. A handful of Republican senators including Thom Tillis of North Carolina, Rand Paul of Kentucky, and Susan Collins of Maine joined Democrats in opposing the bill. Despite this, the legislation narrowly passed the Senate.

According to estimates released by the Congressional Budget Office, the legislation would cut around $1 trillion from federal healthcare programs, including Medicaid, Medicare, and subsidies provided under the Affordable Care Act. These changes would mark a significant rollback of policies implemented during the Obama and Biden presidencies.

If enacted, the bill could result in nearly 12 million Americans losing health insurance coverage by 2034 about a million more than under the earlier House-passed version. With the final vote looming, the outcome remains uncertain as lawmakers weigh the political and practical consequences of reshaping the nation’s healthcare landscape.