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Trump Spreads False Claim About Obama’s "Obamacare" Royalties

11/10/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump shared a false claim on Truth Social that Barack Obama received $2.5 million annually in royalties for the term “Obamacare,” totaling about $40 million since 2010.
Obamacare is not trademarked.
The Dunning-Kruger Times states its content is fictional and satirical.
Trump shared the post with his 11 million followers.
The misinformation highlights the spread of unverified narratives in political discourse.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump shared a false claim on Truth Social that Barack Obama received $2.5 million annually in royalties for the term “Obamacare,” totaling about $40 million since 2010.
Obamacare is not trademarked.
The Dunning-Kruger Times states its content is fictional and satirical.
Trump shared the post with his 11 million followers.
The misinformation highlights the spread of unverified narratives in political discourse.