Obama Whines on Twitter About Obamacare Being Under Attack in the Middle of a National Crisis

In the middle of a public health crisis that has crippled the US economy and a squabble in the House and Senate about how to best provide relief for the American people, former President Barack Obama took to Twitter to celebrate the anniversary of the Affordable Care Act.

Ten years ago today, I signed the Affordable Care Act into law. It protected preexisting conditions, cut the uninsured rate in half, and lots more. But it’s still under political attack right when we need care the most. We have to protect it, build on it, until we cover everyone.

Ten years ago today, I signed the Affordable Care Act into law. It protected preexisting conditions, cut the uninsured rate in half, and lots more. But it’s still under political attack right when we need care the most. We have to protect it, build on it, until we cover everyone. pic.twitter.com/zz2v3DzMgq

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 23, 2020

An apparent supporter of President Trump who goes by Lisa responded to the tweet by saying, “Worst piece of legislation ever signed in the history of the United States. Congratulations.”

Worst piece of legislation ever signed in the history of the United States. Congratulations

— – Lisa ?? (@yoshiminder) March 23, 2020

Another apparent Trump supporter, Robin Dunn, pointed out that it “only works for the poor.” She continued, “The middle class get the shaft.”

You realize that it only works for the poor. The middle class get the shaft

— Robin Dunn ⭐⭐⭐ (@rdunnflorida) March 23, 2020

An apparent Bernie Sanders supporter, who goes by the handle @Leaflee, also was critical of the President, but for not going far enough. She claimed, “I blame you for everyone who dies bc we could have had Medicare For All but u wanted to give a handout to big Pharma and Wall Street. She then referred to him as “Failure In Chief” saying it was “Obamas Legacy”.

I blame you for everyone who dies bc we could have had #MedicareForAll but u wanted to give a handout to #bigPharma and #wallstreet #FailureInChief #obamasLegacy #COVID19 #CoronavirusUSA #COVIDIOTS

— ?Bernie Wins & LeafLee Berned down a SweatShop (@leaflee11) March 23, 2020

Others like one who goes by Ka0s_Theory and an apparent doctor, Krupali MD had praise for the former president similar to Mike Bloomberg’s former spokesperson did last week. One said, “look everyone. A real president.” While the other said, “I miss you Obama.”

Look everyone. A real President.

— Ka0s_Theory (@KA0STHRY) March 23, 2020

I miss you Obama.

— krupali MD (@krupali) March 23, 2020

Recently, the Supreme Court announced that they would decide the fate of the Affordable Care Act, taking the case out of the hands of a federal district judge in Texas who had previously struck down the entire law, although not until after this year’s election.

The Supreme Court has will decide the fate of the Affordable Care Act, taking the case out of the hands of a federal district judge in Texas who had previously struck down the entire law. https://t.co/c89DOX0fKF

— NBCWashington (@nbcwashington) March 2, 2020

When asked by a reporter why he is backing the lawsuit to get rid of the act, President Trump said his administration wants to “get rid of the bad health care and put in a great health care.”

REPORTER: Your administration is backing a lawsuit to invalidate the ACA. Given that people are losing their jobs & are needing health care more than ever, are you rethinking that?

TRUMP: “What we want to do is get rid of the bad health care and put in a great health care.” pic.twitter.com/R5wAPzSOIR

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) March 22, 2020

Pennsylvania AG Josh Shapiro (D) tweeted out that, “On the anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, I want to make it clear: I will always defend Pennsylvanians’ right to health care. See you in court.”

On the anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, I want to make it clear: I will always defend Pennsylvanians’ right to health care.

See you in court. #ACA10https://t.co/lxifTgfii2

— Josh Shapiro (@JoshShapiroPA) March 23, 2020