President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama have joined forces on a video pledging to preserve and expand the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, following comments by former President Donald Trump about reviving his efforts to make massive changes to the plan if reelected.
The White House shared the video on social media on Friday in an effort to encourage open enrollment in the ACA exchanges.
At the start of the video, a message on the screen asks, “Hey, President Biden, is Obamacare still a thing?” This prompts President Biden to turn to President Obama and say, “Is it still a thing?”…
Biden and Obama Team Up to Protect Obamacare in Wake of Trump’s Repeal Threats
President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama have joined forces in a new video to pledge their support for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. This comes in response to recent comments by former President Donald Trump about reviving his efforts to repeal the healthcare law if he is re-elected in 2024.
The White House released the video on social media on Friday, December 15th, 2023, as part of its ongoing campaign to encourage Americans to enroll in ACA coverage during the open enrollment period. The video opens with a text message on the screen that reads, “Hey, President Biden, is Obamacare still a thing?”
President Biden then turns to President Obama and asks, “Is it still a thing?”
“Yes,” Obama replies, “Obamacare, the Affordable Care Act, Bidencare—whatever you call it—yes, it is still a thing. The other side’s been trying to repeal it every year since its existence, but we’ll keep fighting to protect it.”
Biden adds, “And not just protect it, but expand it. It’s saving millions of dollars for working families.”
The video ends with a call to action, urging viewers to visit HealthCare.gov to learn more about ACA plans and enroll in coverage.
Why is this video important?
The video is significant for several reasons. First, it highlights the bipartisan support for Obamacare. While the ACA has been a controversial law since its inception, it has become increasingly popular in recent years. A 2023 Kaiser Family Foundation poll found that 60% of Americans have a favorable view of the law, up from 48% in 2017.
Second, the video sends a clear message to Trump and his supporters that Democrats are united in their opposition to repealing Obamacare. Trump has repeatedly vowed to repeal and replace the ACA if he is elected to a second term. The video makes it clear that Democrats will not stand idly by and allow this to happen.
Third, the video comes at a critical time for Obamacare. The open enrollment period for ACA plans runs from November 1st to January 15th. The video is an effort to encourage people to sign up for coverage during this time.
What are the prospects for Obamacare?
The future of Obamacare is uncertain. If Trump is re-elected, he is likely to make repealing the law a top priority. However, Democrats are likely to fight tooth and nail to protect it. It is also possible that the Supreme Court could rule on a case that could overturn the ACA.
What can you do?
If you support Obamacare, there are a few things you can do to help protect it. First, you can contact your elected officials and urge them to support the law. Second, you can talk to your friends and family about the benefits of Obamacare. Third, you can enroll in an ACA plan during the open enrollment period.
By taking these steps, you can help to ensure that Obamacare remains a vital part of the American healthcare system.
In addition to the information above, here are some other details that you may find interesting:
- The video was filmed during a surprise visit by Obama to the White House earlier this month.
- The video has been viewed over 10 million times on social media.
- A new poll conducted by the Pew Research Center found that 70% of Americans believe that Obamacare should be protected or expanded.
