{"id":134824,"date":"2025-08-10T17:01:24","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T17:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/134824\/"},"modified":"2025-08-10T17:01:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T17:01:24","slug":"a-furious-maga-voters-post-breaking-down-the-ridiculous-cost-of-their-diabetes-medicine-due-to-donald-trumps-tariffs-is-going-viral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/134824\/","title":{"rendered":"A Furious MAGA Voter&#8217;s Post Breaking Down The &#8220;Ridiculous&#8221; Cost Of Their Diabetes Medicine Due To Donald Trump&#8217;s Tariffs Is Going Viral"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/LeopardsAteMyFace\/comments\/1mllq7e\/i_voted_for_trump_i_cant_afford_my_medications\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Facebook post;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Facebook post<\/a> written by a self-proclaimed MAGA voter who says she and her partner can no longer afford their imported medications due to Donald Trump&#8217;s tariffs is going viral.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"A Facebook post expressing frustration about the high cost of medications and criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump's policies on drug pricing\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"587\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/79d6b817e74f84d985b55189b88014dd.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">At the start of the post, the MAGA voter expressed her anger with President Trump and his ongoing tariff war that has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/business\/consumer\/us-consumers-can-expect-new-tariffs-imported-goods-rcna223960\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:increased the prices of imported goods;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">increased the prices of imported goods<\/a> in the US.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Facebook post criticizing Trump and tariffs, using derogatory language\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"189\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/38710cc8b4ddda7f9105df2514e3fcfb.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">She said, &#8220;He should take his tarrifs and shove them up his ass!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"A woman wearing a &quot;WANTED: President&quot; sweatshirt with a photo of a public figure, standing outside a building with visible text signage\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"576\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/15c49a7e1476cd60cdba02715bf71edf.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p> Lokman Vural Elibol \/ Anadolu \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">She then broke down the cost of her and her partner&#8217;s medications in the US, which amounts to over $500 for each of them with Medicare.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Text discussing high costs of medications, mentioning blood thinners costing over $500 each per month, and additional expenses with Medicare Part D\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"908\" height=\"266\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/06bc2e116ae97af94538462851547d56.jpeg\"\/><img alt=\"Top view of an open pill bottle filled with green capsules, representing medication or supplements\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/9f9f367addf214195bbb09ac3c006468.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p> Spencer Platt \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">She said they&#8217;d been buying their medications from Canada or the UK to save money&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Summary of medication costs for a three-month supply from Canada or the UK: Eliquis $220, Xarelto $99, Jardiance $200, Breather $135\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"944\" height=\"318\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/045c615f8d227acb787a925f98e86170.jpeg\"\/><img alt=\"Prescription bottle tipped over with assorted pills on a wooden surface, suggesting medication-related financial considerations\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"636\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/2bdf4d043403bd64069d2a1d01a7e9ea.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p> Spencer Platt \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">But that changed when the Canadian company purportedly increased its prices by $80\u2013$100 per month to offset Trump&#8217;s tariffs.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Summary of text: The message criticizes high drug prices in the U.S., claims older adults can't afford them, and blames Trump for removing access to Canadian alternatives\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"950\" height=\"490\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/38a750fa52a848bec943c29027505f17.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I voted for Trump, I truly wish I had not&#8230; He not making America Great Again, but he sure is making it more expensive,&#8221; she wrote.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Text criticizing Trump's actions and impact, mentioning regret over voting for him\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"938\" height=\"286\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/c33f6e9a833b272c57f72f7fccd7f6fe.jpeg\"\/><img alt=\"Sign on grass reads &quot;Trump 2024 Make America Great Again!&quot; amid trees, indicating a political campaign message\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"489\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/45842e4034aa3e2794530b155aea2f9e.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p> Picture Alliance \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In response to the posts, people had a range of opinions, with some defending President Trump&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;You can&#8217;t blame the president for the high drug pricing,&#8221; one person commented on the original post.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Facebook comment criticizing a plan, mentioning favored drug price negotiations\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"191\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/b80419ad39557f5d988081a9ffe1ca1d.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;it is not Trumps fault you cannot figure this out,&#8221; another wrote.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Summary of a Facebook comment discussing issues with policy regarding diabetes monitor costs, mentioning Medicare, President Trump, and seeking assistance\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"307\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/3901074b5aee44ea7622cae86edc03da.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While others blamed the original poster for her voting decisions&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;If you cannot afford your medications, why would you vote for any Republican ever??? The Democratic platform has been lowered costs for healthcare FOR DECADES,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/LeopardsAteMyFace\/comments\/1mllq7e\/comment\/n7rsgmd\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:one user questioned.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">one user questioned.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"US President Donald Trump delivers remarks as US Vice President JD Vance looks on at the National Memorial Day Observance\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/d2e00a0a85c8ed7f1957bea85b61d7af.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p> Brendan Smialowski \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I wish I had more sympathy. That went away in Nov. They are getting exactly what they voted for&#8230; We told them this time was different,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/LeopardsAteMyFace\/comments\/1mllq7e\/comment\/n7rz4vs\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:another person wrote.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">another person wrote.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A Facebook post written by a self-proclaimed MAGA voter who says she and her partner can no longer&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":134825,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[69,1066,1936,25808,81410,7042,1186,50,81409,103],"class_list":{"0":"post-134824","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-world","8":"tag-donald-trump","9":"tag-facebook","10":"tag-getty-images","11":"tag-imported-goods","12":"tag-lokman-vural-elibol","13":"tag-maga","14":"tag-medications","15":"tag-news","16":"tag-spencer-platt","17":"tag-world"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115005547283220665","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/134824","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=134824"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/134824\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/134825"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=134824"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=134824"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=134824"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}