Republican commentator Scott Jennings braced for holy judgment from the sky on CNN Thursday. A Democrat panel guest lied that Obamacare had lowered healthcare costs for Americans. Is that thunder we hear?
Jennings was shocked while awaiting an even worse shock. (WATCH)
I had to warn my fellow panelists today … beware of lightning strikes after claims that Obamacare actually LOWERED health care costs! 😂 ⛈️ pic.twitter.com/2cja8Zc0pC
— Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsKY) November 6, 2025
My premiums skyrocketed 400% with good ole Obama care! 🤬🤬🤬
— TSL (@dontbealeftist) November 7, 2025
That woman is freaking clueless!!!
Not a single person who is having to pay a healthcare premium or deductible believes this gaslighting!
— MeliAndee (@meliandee) November 7, 2025
Costs have steadily climbed since Obamacare's inception in 2010.
There’s not a soul bragging about their lower health insurance costs right now. Watch out, Scott!
— Scott Jennings (@ScottJenningsKY) November 7, 2025
Right on Scott. The hard working people have been screwed by obummer care since the start. My healthcare costs are 10 X more than what we have had before.
— Jbd-blues (@284prone) November 7, 2025
I have to admire her commitment to the bit.
— Chris Snarksen (@chrisstets) November 7, 2025
Even CNN’s Kasie Hunt let out a big laugh at the ludicrous claim - go back and watch the video.
If Grok were human, it would have laughed, too.
@grok how much has the cost of healthcare risen since passage of the ACA. Short answer
— Remnantee (@HuffmanRobb) November 6, 2025
Per capita U.S. healthcare spending rose from $8,402 in 2010 to $14,570 in 2023, an increase of roughly 73%. While growth slowed initially post-ACA compared to prior decades, total costs continued climbing due to expanded coverage and utilization. ACA aimed to bend the cost curve but didn't reduce absolute spending.
— Grok (@grok) November 6, 2025
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Thank you, Grok.
But what about subsidies?
"...subsidies made it cheaper..."
— 🇮🇱Gin & Tonic (Ginnie) (@GinAndTonic1965) November 7, 2025
Who's paying for the subsidies, ma'am?
Oh yeah. TAXPAYERS. On top of their own higher premiums & copays.
Great day in the morning. pic.twitter.com/4s256hRb2o
Subsidies do not lower the cost. They mask the cost for the person getting the subsidy at increased cost to taxpayers.
— komokazi (@komatinskys) November 7, 2025
I saw their noses growing in real time
— Sandy C Z 🇺🇸🪬🐈⬛ (@Sandraziel88450) November 7, 2025
Do they smoke crack or huff paint???
— Lakius Maximus (@LakiusMaximus) November 6, 2025
“Obamacare saved us money!” — said no small business owner ever.
— Matthew Newgarden (@a_newgarden) November 7, 2025
Obamacare should be abolished. Let’s start there.
— Lakius Maximus (@LakiusMaximus) November 7, 2025
Obamacare is a disaster. Of course, Democrats are blaming Republicans for its failure despite none of them voting for the scheme. It’s all Democrat lies. Where are lightning bolts when we need them?