On Thursday night, Donald Trump issued a threat to Republicans — either the House would sit down for a Friday vote on Trumpcare, or Obamacare would stay in effect. And it looks like the latter is definitely what’s happening now.
Perhaps the president was feeling especially emboldened by his exciting big-rig adventure, but he felt it was time to force a deal. And despite growing opposition, Friday saw the GOP Healthcare bill land on Capitol Hill for a debate and showdown vote, which ended in utter failure. Paul Ryan hurried to the White House to tell Trump that the bill didn’t have enough votes, and then Trump told Ryan to pull the bill (or so he claims). Trump’s officially blaming Democrats for the bill’s failure, and his story will likely change.
Yet for now, much of America is currently celebrating, including Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), who tweeted this photo: “It’s over (for now). A tremendous victory for the American people.”
https://twitter.com/RepRaskin/status/845364408691904513/photo/1
The blame game has already begun, but in the meantime, it’s a sad day for Ryan, who once dreamed of slashing Medicaid while drinking from a keg with a twinkle in his eye. One Twitter user took note of this being Ryan’s life work, which may very well end in the demise of his speakership.
Paul Ryan finding out his life's work is dumb and extremely unpopular has made this week fun
— Dolphin Pilot (@TheAmitie) March 24, 2017
Following the House’s suspension of proceedings and news of the pulled bill, the Internet broke into a celebratory dance. What followed was a wealth of mockery and remarks about the failed Art of the Deal.
https://twitter.com/WorldofIsaac/status/845359785725902848
Trump has blinked. So much for the Art of the Deal. #loser @realDonaldTrump
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) March 24, 2017
https://twitter.com/BlakeMoliere/status/845363993153880064
— Dave Itzkoff (@ditzkoff) March 24, 2017
This is a major victory for working families and everyone who attended rallies and town hall meetings in opposition to this disastrous bill. https://t.co/vRHtXAY6GF
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) March 24, 2017
https://twitter.com/MrBrandonStroud/status/845362552771166208
Guys, we have to wait for the Electoral College to weigh in.
— David Weigel (@daveweigel) March 24, 2017
Live look inside the White House pic.twitter.com/nJ5sWvumdc
— Vinnie Mancuso (@VinnieMancuso1) March 24, 2017
when you don't have the votes pic.twitter.com/JOt8Ac04Ja
— Brian Grubb (@briancgrubb) March 24, 2017
I'm just a bill, 🎵
Yes, I'm only a bill🎵
and I'm sittin' here on-
OH MY GODnoOO0MAKE IT STOP!!!!! pic.twitter.com/bHIwD2LZYx— Jesse McLaren (@McJesse) March 24, 2017
"Don't be afraid to walk away. Make crazy claims you can't back up. Blame everyone else. Whine. Sit in a big truck." — The Art of the Deal
— Ken Tremendous (@KenTremendous) March 24, 2017
https://twitter.com/kdn13/status/845371835319435264
so at this point Trump's biggest policy initiatives to date have gotten dunked on by 1. the judicial branch 2. the legislative branch
— Matt Pearce 🦅🇺🇸 (@mattdpearce) March 24, 2017
Still is. pic.twitter.com/zse7bVr9BL
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) March 24, 2017
Donald Trump heading to Capitol Hill pic.twitter.com/CkjktYjzr9
— Doug Mataconis (@dmataconis) March 24, 2017
House Republicans voted to repeal Obamacare 60 times but when Ryan asked them to do it for real, turns out they're full of it#KillTheBill pic.twitter.com/rzLlBsLP1s
— Jonathan Riley (@realJonRiley) March 24, 2017
FYI, my liberal tears mug is filled with confetti. #Obamacare #KillTheBill #Ryan
— Mr. Newberger (@jeremynewberger) March 24, 2017
.@SpeakerRyan Sorry we didn't choo choo choose #AHCA pic.twitter.com/JIBw20HdJA
— Patt with two T's (@PatsHoppedUp) March 24, 2017
https://twitter.com/ShaunKing/status/845362782832779268
Okay, here’s a few more Crying Jordans … because if there was ever a day for this awful meme to show up, it’s definitely this one.
We go live to Paul Ryan's press conference pic.twitter.com/JfSRC0sMF8
— Cake McJabe (@LeBronMaclean) March 24, 2017
When you control every chamber of government and you finally get the chance you dreamed of to screw over poor people and still fail. #AHCA pic.twitter.com/DHh8No0yIZ
— Travon (@Travon) March 24, 2017