Democrats Boo, Give Thumbs Down To Trump’s Call To Repeal Obamacare

President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017. (Jim Lo Scalzo/Pool Image via AP)
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Democrats responded with thumbs down and boos to President Donald Trump’s call to repeal and replace Obamacare during his address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night.

“Obamacare is collapsing and we must act decisively to protect all Americans,” Trump said. “So I am calling on all Democrats and Republicans in the Congress to work with us to save Americans from this imploding Obamacare disaster.”

His words were met with boos and a thumbs down from Democrats including Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA).

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  1. imploding Obamacare disaster."

    Sound more like he’s describing gastric distress…

    … go take some Pepto, Donny, and STFU!!

  2. Avatar for joriep joriep says:

    I liked when Dems gave a standing ovation to lowering prescription drug prices and Republicans gave polite applause from their seats.

    Same went for paid family leave and childcare–only Democrats applauded with enthusiasm.

    See, they’re not just obstructionists.

  3. Barf! I wonder if he considered the optics. He looks like a bobblehead up there. I can’t take another minute of it.

    This is all such a lie, lie, lie to raise his approval rating.

    Just wait! I predict it. He ain’t that crazy . . .

  4. His words were met with boos and a thumbs down from Democrats including Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA).

    It had to be Chu.

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