‘Endorsed Republicans who want to keep Obamacare’: Massie rips Trump as premiums set to surge 14%

Health insurance costs are back in the spotlight after insurers offering Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) plans proposed a 14% average premium increase for 2027, marking the second-largest requested hike since 2018, according to KFF. The premium hike has reignited a political firestorm, with Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie taking direct aim at President Donald Trump. Massie argued Republicans failed to repeal Obamacare despite controlling the White House and Congress, declaring, "Call it Trumpcare now, not Obamacare," while accusing the current system of benefiting insurance companies and hospital chains.