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BETRAYAL: 17 GOP TURNCOATS Help Dems Extend OBAMACARE Subsidies Through 2028

Gary FranchiJanuary 9, 2026399 views
BETRAYAL: 17 GOP TURNCOATS Help Dems Extend OBAMACARE Subsidies Through 2028
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In a stunning betrayal of conservative principles and the America First agenda, 17 Republican House members crossed party lines to help Democrats extend Obamacare subsidies for three more years, passing the bill 230-196 and sending it to the Senate.

The legislation extends the Affordable Care Act's expanded premium tax credits through 2028, forcing hardworking American taxpayers to continue propping up the Democrats' failed healthcare scheme that has driven up costs and reduced choice for millions of families.

Every single Democrat voted YES on the bill, while 17 weak-kneed Republicans ignored their constituents and President Trump's clear mandate to dismantle Obamacare once and for all.

Conservative Patriots FURIOUS at GOP Defections

The grassroots response has been swift and brutal. Social media erupted with anger from Trump supporters who expected their representatives to fight, not fold.

"I abhor the weak Republicans!" posted @LadyRedWave, expressing the frustration felt by millions of conservatives who sent these lawmakers to Washington to FIGHT.

Another patriot, @arianammasters, broke down the devastating reality: "🚨 BREAKING: Taxpayers to continue funding Obamacare through 2028 - House Extends Obamacare Subsidies & GOP Defections Flipped the Vote!!!"

This vote comes at a time when President Trump and his administration are working tirelessly to implement the America First agenda that voters decisively endorsed in 2024. These 17 Republicans have essentially stabbed Trump in the back and betrayed the trust of their constituents.

Senate Must Kill This Taxpayer Robbery

The bill now heads to the Senate, where Republican leaders must show more backbone than their House counterparts. With Trump in the White House and a clear mandate to end government overreach, there's no excuse for continuing this massive wealth transfer to insurance companies.

The question now is: Will these 17 Republican traitors face primary challenges for their betrayal? Patriots across America are watching, and they won't forget come election time.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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ConstitutionFirstVerifiedJan 9, 2026
Where in the Constitution does it say the federal government should be subsidizing healthcare? These 17 Republicans forgot their oath to uphold conservative principles.
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Originalist2024VerifiedJan 9, 2026
Nowhere! This is exactly the kind of federal overreach our founders warned us about.
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FiscalHawkVerifiedJan 9, 2026
Can someone explain how extending these subsidies affects the national debt? I'm trying to understand the full economic impact here.
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EconConservativeVerifiedJan 9, 2026
It adds billions more to our already massive deficit. We're talking about extending unsustainable spending through 2028.
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RedStateRealistVerifiedJan 9, 2026
I hate to say it but maybe this gives us more ammunition to show voters how broken the system really is. Sometimes you have to let the Democrats own their failures completely.
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TexasPatriot1776VerifiedJan 9, 2026
RINO season is upon us! Time to clean house in the primaries.
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LibertyDefenderVerifiedJan 10, 2026
This is why we can't have nice things. Even when Republicans have power, they cave to Democrat spending priorities instead of fighting for taxpayers.
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SmallGovAdvocateVerifiedJan 10, 2026
My family lost our doctor when Obamacare kicked in and our premiums tripled. Now these so-called Republicans want to keep this disaster going even longer? Unbelievable.
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PatriotMom2024VerifiedJan 10, 2026
Absolutely disgusted but not surprised. These RINOs care more about their donors than the people who voted for them!
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ConservativeVoterVerifiedJan 10, 2026
Exactly! We need to primary every single one of them.
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MainStreetAmericanVerifiedJan 11, 2026
Does anyone have the list of the 17 who voted for this? I want to make sure none of them are from my state.