Twitter was ablaze with reactions after Trump and the GOP’s healthcare bill crumbled. If you look up “schadenfreude,” you might just find a treasure trove of tweets poking fun at President Trump, House Speaker Mike Tanner, and the entire Republican party following the disastrous defeat of the AHCA bill.
Before the vote was unexpectedly called off, the GOP’s plan to replace Obamacare had already faced harsh criticism and boasted a dismal 17% approval rating, according to CNN. That’s even lower than Trump’s own numbers! Despite a complete lack of backing from House Democrats and only lukewarm support from their own ranks, Tanner and Trump pushed to pass it anyway—until they decided to pull the plug entirely.
Many users on Twitter couldn’t resist mocking Trump’s failure to seal the deal. Others took aim at Tanner, while some highlighted the GOP’s typical delusional spin. One Senator even dropped a mic on his opponents, leaving them reeling. Tanner himself declared that Obamacare is “the law of the land” and that we’ll be stuck with it “for quite some time.” Oh, what a pity!
This unexpected turn of events was a significant win for Democrats, but more importantly, for the millions of individuals who won’t lose their healthcare under the Republicans’ widely criticized plan. It’s no wonder that some users broke into song and dance to celebrate their joy.
You’d think that after spending eight long years during Obama’s presidency vowing to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, and having full control of Congress, the Republicans would have put forth a more robust plan. But alas, they didn’t succeed, and now, after yanking their doomed healthcare proposal before it could be voted on, it seems we’ll have to wait a while for their next attempt.
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In summary, Trump and the GOP’s healthcare bill faced significant backlash, leading to its withdrawal, much to the delight of many on social media. The failure highlights the challenges the party faces despite years of promises to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.