Obamacare Under Fire As Mike Lawler Slams Skyrocketing Premiums While Democrats Warn Millions Could Lose Coverage: 'We Need Reform'

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) criticized the Affordable Care Act, arguing that rising premiums and soaring insurer profits underscore the urgent need for health care reform.

Obamacare Premiums Surge While Insurers Profit

On Thursday, Lawler posted on X, "Obamacare has failed. Premiums have skyrocketed across the country since it took effect."

He added, "It was written by the health insurance companies, for the health insurance companies, which is why these subsidies, as currently structured, are not making health insurance more affordable."

He also highlighted the contrast between consumer costs and insurer profits, noting, "Health insurance premiums nationwide have skyrocketed, while health insurance company profits have risen by more than 2,000%. We need reform."

Obamacare has failed. Premiums have skyrocketed across the country since it took effect. It was written by the health insurance companies, for the health insurance companies, which is why these subsidies, as currently structured, are not making health insurance more affordable.… pic.twitter.com/bUnCx2LYyl

— Congressman Mike Lawler (@RepMikeLawler) January 1, 2026

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Democrats Warn Of Rising Health Care Costs

Democrats are blaming Republicans for rising health care costs in 2026 and potential coverage losses.

Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) accused Republicans of driving up health care premiums in 2026 and said Democrats are committed to lowering costs and expanding access to health care.

Republicans have already ensured that 2026 is the year of sky-high health care premiums. 

Democrats will not stop working to bring down your costs and make sure everyone can get the health care they need.

— Senator Patty Murray (@PattyMurray) December 31, 2025

Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) highlighted public frustration over affordability and pledged to keep fighting for lower costs and support for families.

My thoughts and reflections as we head into the New Year:

I won't sugarcoat it: this has been a hard year for so many of our communities. A year when too many families worked harder and felt like they were falling further behind as the cost of living continues to soar. A year…

— Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (@SenatorWarnock) January 1, 2026

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) warned expiring ACA tax credits could leave millions without coverage, and Senate.

The Affordable Care Act tax credits expire at midnight.

Millions of everyday Americans will lose their healthcare coverage.

Republicans don't give a damn.

— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) December 31, 2025

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) called Republican inaction a health care crisis, emphasizing Democrats' efforts to protect access and reduce costs.

Starting tomorrow, Americans will face a health care crisis caused by Republican obstruction and total inaction.

Millions will lose their health care. Millions will see costs spike by thousands. Millions of families, small business owners, older Americans, and farmers and…

— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) December 31, 2025

Republicans Highlight 2025 Achievements

Meanwhile, Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) called 2025 a historic year, saying the House GOP and the president delivered on border security, tax cuts, and lower costs.

2025 was a HISTORIC year for the American people. The @HouseGOP and @POTUS delivered on our promise to secure the border, cut taxes, lower costs, and so much more.

We're just getting started. pic.twitter.com/Hw5C9UfLV4

— Tom Emmer (@GOPMajorityWhip) January 1, 2026

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) highlighted historic crime reductions, noting that overall crime and drug overdoses are down, and the nation experienced its largest one-year drop in the murder rate.

THIS is what protecting the American people with law and order looks like.

Crime is way DOWN.
Drug Overdoses are way DOWN.

And we've had the LARGEST one-year drop in the rate murder in our nation's history.

The facts are irrefutable— under Republican leadership, Americans are… pic.twitter.com/BRq6OTgWr2

— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) December 31, 2025

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