Obama and Biden team up to promote healthcare enrollment, subtly jabbing at Trump
Barack Obama and Joe Biden Team Up for a Healthcare Video, Taking a Subtle Dig at Trump
Barack Obama is making a comeback, if only for a day. The former president has joined forces with his deputy, President Joe Biden, for an engaging healthcare-themed video that also slyly pokes fun at former President Donald Trump.
“Is Obamacare still a thing?” Biden asks in the video. “Is it still a thing?”
“Yes,” Obama responds. “Obamacare, the Affordable Care Act, Bidencare, whatever you call it, yes, it is still a thing. The other side has been trying to repeal it every year since it has existed, but we’ll keep fighting to protect it.”
While Obama only mentions “the other side,” this clip comes after Trump’s recent musings on social media about replacing Obamacare, which has been a Republican rallying cry since its enactment in 2010.
Democrats have seized on Trump’s remarks, accusing him of wanting to “rip away health insurance for tens of millions of Americans.” The new video continues to emphasize this message, even as Trump claims he wants to create better health coverage.
Open enrollment for insurance under the Affordable Care Act began on November 1, with Friday being the last day to make changes for coverage starting next year. However, it is likely that Biden and possibly Obama will continue discussing the law on the campaign trail in 2024.
“Just go to healthcare.gov to learn more,” Obama concludes in the video.
“Yeah, it’s still a BFD,” Biden adds.
Why is the timing of the video significant in relation to the Affordable Care Act and the upcoming campaign trail in 2024?
Barack Obama and Joe Biden have teamed up once again, this time in a healthcare-themed video that cleverly takes a dig at former President Donald Trump. While Obama may have left office, his influence and knack for engaging content have not diminished.
The video begins with Biden questioning, “Is Obamacare still a thing?” It’s a playful remark that slyly references Trump’s recent musings on social media about replacing the Affordable Care Act. Obama, ever poised and composed, responds, ”Yes, Obamacare, the Affordable Care Act, Bidencare, whatever you call it, yes, it is still a thing. The other side has been trying to repeal it every year since its existence, but we’ll keep fighting to protect it.”
By mentioning “the other side,” Obama carefully alludes to the Republican party’s persistent rallying cry against Obamacare. Democrats swiftly seized on Trump’s remarks, accusing him of wanting to strip away health insurance from millions of Americans. The video further underscores this message, even as Trump claims to want better healthcare coverage.
The timing of the video is significant. Open enrollment for insurance under the Affordable Care Act began on November 1, and the last day to make changes for coverage starting next year was Friday. This subtler jab at Trump’s stance on healthcare amplifies the urgency for Americans to consider their options under the Act, making it all the more crucial for Biden and, possibly, Obama to continue discussing the law on the campaign trail in 2024.
As the video draws to a close, Obama directs viewers to healthcare.gov for more information, reminding them that healthcare remains a significant issue. Biden, ever the advocate, chimes in, “Yeah, it’s still a BFD (Big F***ing Deal).” It is a statement that resonates with the authenticity and fervor that Biden has consistently brought to his policy matters, particularly in the realm of healthcare.
Barack Obama’s presence may be fleeting, but his impact endures. Through this video, he and Biden use their platform to remind Americans of the importance of affordable healthcare and to highlight the ongoing fight to protect and improve it. It is a subtle dig at Trump that underscores their commitment to the American people and their determination to uphold the tenets of healthcare reform.
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