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Internet asks Ron DeSantis to 'leave the stage' as Florida Gov claims his health care plan would 'supersede' ObamaCare

During his NBC's 'Meet the Press' interview, Ron DeSantis talked about a potential health care plan and criticized Trump's unfulfilled pledges

MIAMI, FLORIDA: In a recent interview on NBC's 'Meet the Press', GOP presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis outlined his plans to replace ObamaCare if elected to the White House.

The Florida Governor expressed his commitment to releasing a comprehensive health care plan in the spring, noting the need for a system that lowers prices and protects individuals with preexisting conditions.

Ron DeSantis criticizes Donald Trump's unfulfilled promises regarding healthcare

When questioned by NBC journalist Kristen Welker about Donald Trump's unfulfilled promise to repeal and replace ObamaCare, Ron DeSantis criticized the former President's supposed pattern of running on unfulfilled pledges, citing issues such as the border wall.

DeSantis stated, "This is part of a pattern where he's running on things that he didn't do."

He continued, "Here’s what I will do. What I think they’re going to need to do is have a plan that will supersede ObamaCare, that will lower prices for people so that they can afford health care while also making sure that people will preexisting conditions are protected."

"And we’re going to look at the big institutions that are causing prices to be high: Big Pharma, big insurance, and big government," claimed the Florida Governor. 

However, when asked about the specifics of his proposal, DeSantis offered limited details. He emphasized that the plan would feature coverage that is "different and better" at the "lowest possible price."

Pressed on the meaning of "supersede," he emphasized the importance of addressing major contributors to high healthcare costs, namely Big Pharma, big insurance, and big government.

DeSantis mentioned, "We need to have a health care plan that works. ObamaCare hasn’t worked. We are going to replace and supersede with a better plan."

Broad overview of Ron DeSantis' health care proposal

Ron DeSantis provided a broad outline of his team's proposal, mentioning increased transparency, more consumer choice, affordable options, and reduced bureaucratic obstacles.

He stressed the need for price transparency, stating, "If you want to lower prices, you need to have markets actually work."

Elaborating on this, he pointed out, "Look, nobody knows how much anything costs. Well, of course, it’s not going to lower prices. There’s third-party payers." 

The presidential hopeful continued, "And, for example, we need price transparency. If you want to lower prices, you need to have markets actually work."

"So we’re going to have transparency, and then we’re going to have folks have health plans available, so that if they do choose a procedure that’s cheaper than the one down the street that they actually share in the savings with lower premiums," noted the Florida Governor. 

Trump, who recently expressed his intent to replace, not "terminate," ObamaCare, acknowledged considering alternatives to the health care legislation.

The unexpected shift in focus surprised many Republicans who have largely avoided the healthcare debate due to its historical challenges for the party. Trump highlighted the failure to repeal the law in 2017 as "a low point for the Republican Party." 

DeSantis was interviewed as he celebrated having held events in all 99 of Iowa’s counties, according to his campaign, while Trump has held events in only 13.

NBC News' November poll revealed that nationally, DeSantis is lagging behind Trump by approximately 40 percentage points.

Among GOP primary voters surveyed, 58% expressed their preference for Trump as their first choice, while DeSantis garnered 18% support. Additionally, 36% of Republican primary voters indicated Ron DeSantis would be their second pick in the primary elections.

Internet reacts to Ron DeSantis' claim about 'superseding' ObamaCare

Soon after Ron DeSantis' 'Meet the Press' interview came to light, netizens slammed the Florida Governor over his supposed plans to replace ObamaCare. 

One said, "You're done, Ron. Leave the stage," while another added, "DeSantis is demonstrating with his statements he doesn’t know anything about healthcare economics."

Someone else wrote, "Didn't Republicans try this gaslighting in 2012?" Others urged him to shift focus, with one chiming in, "Oh good lord..leave it alone. Focus on something else." 

Another quipped, "But does desantis know what 'supersede' means? Do you?" 

"You mean the theoretical plan without specifics plan? That one?" inquired a user.