Massie: Might as well call ObamaCare 'Trumpcare'

Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie has sparked controversy with a scathing assessment of the Republican Party's handling of healthcare reform. In a recent statement, Massie suggested that the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as ObamaCare, might as well be renamed "Trumpcare" given the rising premiums and the lack of serious Republican efforts to repeal the law. Massie's comments come as a surprise, as they appear to directly contradict the party's long-standing promise to dismantle the ACA. With the party's failure to make good on its repeal pledge, Massie is now calling out his own party for inaction, leaving many to wonder if the Affordable Care Act is here to stay.

Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie (R) on Wednesday said ObamaCare might as well be renamed “Trumpcare” as premiums increase and Republicans haven’t moved to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). “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...