In a recent social media post, former President Donald Trump vowed to replace Obamacare with his own healthcare plan if elected, igniting a backlash from conservatives. Trump criticized Barack Obama's signature domestic policy, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), calling it "too expensive" and promising to deliver a better and more affordable alternative.

While some supporters echoed Trump's sentiment, others pointed out that he had ample opportunity to enact his plan during his presidency but failed to do so. One commentator supporting GOP rival Ron DeSantis highlighted Trump's failure to act during his time in office, stating that it was time to elect someone who would deliver on their promises.

Political author Christopher Zullo defended Obamacare, attributing it to crucial elements such as coverage for pre-existing conditions, college students, subsidies based on need, expanded Medicaid, and reduced program costs. Zullo accused Republicans of ongoing attempts to dismantle the healthcare policy.

Nevertheless, there were individuals who agreed with Trump's views. A prominent MAGA supporter emphasized that Trump intended to address alleged money laundering between the government and hospitals if successful in replacing Obamacare.

Trump has been a consistent critic of the healthcare policy, vowing to repeal it during his 2016 presidential campaign. However, in 2017, a Senate vote to repeal and replace the ACA failed, and in 2021, the Supreme Court rejected a Republican appeal, backed by the then-Trump administration, to invalidate Obamacare.

Recent polling by KFF Health Tracking in May 2023 revealed that 59 percent of U.S. adults have a favorable opinion of the ACA when described as the "Affordable Care Act or Obamacare," suggesting that attacking the policy may not garner Trump the support he desires.

During President Joe Biden's 2020 campaign, he promised to expand and strengthen Obamacare. In 2021, he signed two executive orders aimed at restoring healthcare policies weakened during the Trump administration, specifically focusing on the ACA, Medicaid, and protections for women's reproductive health.

As the debate over healthcare continues, Trump's pledge to replace Obamacare faces criticism from conservatives, with the future of U.S. healthcare policies remaining a key point of contention.