Trump pushes GOP for ObamaCare repeal and replace

President Trump on Sunday pushed Republican lawmakers to repeal and replace ObamaCare, saying now is the chance to dismantle the previous administration’s signature healthcare legislation.

“For years, even as a ‘civilian,’ I listened as Republicans pushed the Repeal and Replace of ObamaCare. Now they finally have their chance!” Trump wrote on Twitter. 

For years, even as a “civilian,” I listened as Republicans pushed the Repeal and Replace of ObamaCare. Now they finally have their chance!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 9, 2017

{mosads}Trump’s comment comes one day ahead of lawmakers’ return to Washington, D.C., after the Fourth of July recess. Senate Republicans have delayed a vote on the healthcare bill after failing to drum up the needed support.   

Trump last month signaled an openness to first repealing ObamaCare and then developing a replacement at a later time. 

“If Republican Senators are unable to pass what they are working on now, they should immediately REPEAL, and then REPLACE at a later date!” Trump said on June 30.

Trump returned to D.C. this weekend after traveling to Germany for Group of 20 meetings.