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The Mary Sue
Sanchari Ghosh

‘The typical Trump cycle’: People are fed up as the White House hyped up a new healthcare plan to replace Obamacare — only to postpone it

One of the primary topics of disagreement between the Democrats and the Republicans since Donald Trump became president of the United States this year has been healthcare. While the Democrats have proposed the revision of Obamacare to include several important healthcare clauses, the Republicans have repeatedly dismissed their inputs, despite not having a concrete healthcare plan to replace the existing one.

On Monday, Donald Trump came very close to tackling the issues surrounding American healthcare by planning to introduce a new healthcare proposal that could replace the current system. However, just before he was set to make the announcement, he reversed his decision and opted not to reveal it that day. Although the reason for Trump’s change of heart was not disclosed, sources suggest that heightened scrutiny from Congress may have caused the delay. However, many people, especially those on the internet, were convinced that the primary reason Trump and his Republican allies chose not to present a new healthcare plan was simply because they didn’t have one. Frankly, this explanation seems far more plausible than the one implying that Congress pressured him to back down, as Trump has never been one to shy away from a bit of criticism. The man possesses an almost excessive level of self-confidence, especially in the face of adversity.

Donald Trump’s inconsistent behaviour regarding the new healthcare proposal has drawn considerable criticism, particularly from those on the internet. One user on X (formerly Twitter), while analysing Trump’s patterns, pointed out:

“The typical Trump cycle. Brag and promise bullshit. Postpone unveiling embarrassing shit promised. Blame someone else, fail, and move on like nothing happened. Repeat.”

Another individual, while taking a jab at the Trump administration, said:

“Oh but I’m sure they’ll unveil it in another two weeks. At least, that’s what they’ve been saying for the past 12 years.”

Several others echoed similar thoughts as they dissed Donald Trump and the Republicans.

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