Republicans wish Trump would use the Obamacare bully pulpit

Published June 30, 2017 4:01am ET



Republicans complained Thursday that President Trump is wasting the power of the bully pulpit as the party struggles to partially repeal Obamacare.

Members of Congress and top strategists said Trump’s limited public engagement is hampering their ability to corral votes for their bill in the Senate. They conceded, with disappointment, that his effort pales in comparison to what former President Barack Obama did to push the Affordable Care Act across the finish line.

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