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A viral post reignited controversy when Donald Trump reshared on Truth Social a claim that Barack Obama had earned $40 million in “royalties” from Obamacare since 2010. The post stated Obama received $2.5 million annually from the program, and Trump captioned it simply: “WOW!”
The claim is entirely false. It originated from the Dunning-Kruger Times, a site that openly publishes satirical and fictional content. Despite this, the rumor resurfaced and spread as if true. Journalists and fact-checkers, including Jake Tapper, confirmed there is no evidence that Obama received any money from the Affordable Care Act, a law designed to expand healthcare access.
Trump has long criticized Obamacare, and resharing the post revived that debate, albeit without factual support. Experts emphasize that the so-called “Obamacare royalties” are purely fabricated. The incident highlights how easily misinformation can spread, even when tied to prominent political figures, and underscores the need for careful verification before accepting viral claims as truth.
