WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump is rejecting responsibility for the current U.S. health insurance system enacted by his predecessor, as Congress remains unable to pass legislation to repeal or replace the so-called Obamacare law. Trump told reporters Tuesday at the White House that his conservative Republicans in Congress, who hold majorities in both chambers, should "just let Obamacare fail," suggesting they would not bear the political blame. Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell conceded late Monday that there was not enough support among his 52 Republicans to push a measure through the 100-seat upper chamber to repeal and replace Obamacare. Multiple Republican senators had already voiced opposition to Obamacare repeal measures without replacement. He said Trump was "actively trying to undermine" the current health insurance system through repeal proposals that create uncertainties for insurance companies currently selling coverage through Obamacare.

Source: The China Post July 19, 2017 03:11 UTC