Donald Trump’s healthcare plan, intended for announcement on Thanksgiving, has faced significant backlash following its postponement. Mary Trump, the former president’s niece, criticized the proposed initiative, dubbing it “entirely fictional” during a recent video posted to her YouTube channel. Her remarks highlighted the ongoing challenges surrounding healthcare policy under her uncle’s administration.
In her video, Mary Trump stated, “Donald repeatedly promised to abolish [Obamacare] and replace it with a better, cheaper alternative, known as Trumpcare. But of course, it isn’t known as Trumpcare because it’s entirely fictional. It has never proceeded beyond being anything other than a concept of a plan.” This criticism underscores a growing frustration among some voters over the lack of tangible healthcare solutions from the Trump administration.
The announcement was set to provide details of the healthcare proposals on November 23, 2023, but the White House postponed the release on the very day it was expected. Mary Trump lamented the prolonged wait for a comprehensive plan, stating, “I mean for God’s sakes, we’ve been waiting for eight years. Eight years, for Donald and his crack team of professionals to improve an already quite functional healthcare system which was created during the Obama administration. And yet, crickets.”
Mary Trump further expressed concern regarding the implications of a potential government shutdown caused by healthcare-related disputes. She argued that such a shutdown would fail to resolve issues for the tens of millions of Americans who might lose their healthcare coverage.
In addition, she pointed to the early closure of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), established by Elon Musk, as further evidence of unmet promises from her uncle’s administration. The department was intended to reduce government waste but has reportedly incurred more costs than savings.
Political commentator Rick Wilson criticized DOGE’s effectiveness, stating, “I was told that DOGE was going to create trillions and trillions of dollars in cuts from wasteful government spending and as it turns out it was a net negative. It created more costs than it saved. It was, from the very start, Muskian bulls**t.” He suggested that Musk’s approach was less about prudent fiscal oversight and more about an aesthetic aversion to certain government programs and initiatives.
The ongoing discourse surrounding Trump’s healthcare plan and the efficiency of governmental departments reflects broader concerns about accountability and the effectiveness of current policies. As the administration grapples with these challenges, the public awaits concrete solutions that could address the pressing healthcare needs of millions.
