Trump reopens Obamacare fight by declaring war on conservatives

President Trump escalated his offensive against congressional conservatives who oppose the Republican plan to repeal and replace Obamacare on Thursday as party leaders signal they want to take another shot at healthcare reform.

Members of the House Freedom Caucus, the congressional conservative group that has been the target of most of Trump’s barbs, pushed back by emphasizing how ready they were to compromise to get a healthcare bill that lowers insurance premiums and fulfills the party’s campaign promises. Some believe they are taking the blame for other Republicans’ reluctance to repeal Obamacare.