Obamacare Equals Expensive NO CARE, Why Democrats Hate Fetterman & Antifa at TPUSA Week In Review

Nov 15, 2025

The discussion covers how Obamacare led to skyrocketing premiums and criticism of Democrats for protecting insurance subsidies. A look at President Trump's advocacy for Health Savings Accounts positions them as consumer-friendly alternatives. The proposed Deporting Fraudsters Act aims to make welfare fraud by illegal immigrants a deportable offense. John Fetterman is highlighted for his unique pro-Israel stance amid internal party conflicts, and there's a report on violent Antifa protests tied to campus events, urging investigations into funding.

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INSIGHT

Obamacare Enriched Insurers, Not Patients

The hosts argue Obamacare increased premiums and enriched insurers instead of lowering costs.
They claim expanding Health Savings Accounts shifts control to consumers and lowers prices.

ADVICE

Expand HSAs To Empower Patients

Expand Health Savings Accounts to give individuals control over healthcare spending.
Use HSAs for premiums, deductibles, and care to increase competition and empower patients.

INSIGHT

Insurer Stocks Surged Since 2010

Cruz presented insurer stock gains since 2010 as evidence Obamacare boosted profits.
He links insurer contributions to Democrats with policy outcomes favoring insurers.

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Healthcare Policy & Obamacare
- the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), caused premiums to skyrocket instead of reducing costs.
- Discussion of President Trump’s stance on healthcare reform, emphasizing Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) as a solution to empower individuals rather than insurance companies.
- Includes a tweet from Trump advocating for HSAs and opposing corporate welfare for health insurers.
- Stock performance data of major health insurance companies since Obamacare passed, highlighting massive profit increases.
Government Shutdown & Political Divide
- Commentary on the recent government shutdown, blaming Democrats for prolonging it.
- Portrays Democrats as controlled by “Marxists” and “radicals,” contrasting Republican values of individual freedom and choice.
- Mentions internal Democratic Party conflicts and leadership struggles.
Legislation Preview
- Introduction of the “Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2025”, aimed at making welfare fraud a deportable offense for illegal immigrants.
- Provides statistics on SNAP and public benefits abuse by non-citizens, estimating billions in costs over a decade.
Profile on Senator John Fetterman
- Highlights Fetterman’s dissent from mainstream Democratic positions, especially his strong pro-Israel stance.
- Discusses his recovery from a stroke and the backlash he faces from within his party.
- Suggests growing incompatibility between being pro-Israel and being a Democrat.
Campus Violence & Radical Groups
- Reports on violent protests at a Turning Point USA event at UC Berkeley, allegedly funded by far-left organizations.
- Mentions Antifa involvement and chants celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
- References DOJ investigation into funding sources behind these protests and university administrators’ alleged complicity.

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