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A angry magazine voter’s post breaks the “ridiculous” cost of destroying his diabetes drugs due to Donald Trump’s tariffs

A Facebook post written by a self-proclaimed Maga voter said she and her partner were no longer able to afford the import of drugs due to Donald Trump’s tariffs.

At the beginning of the Post, magazine voters expressed anger at President Trump and his ongoing tariff war, which increased the price of U.S. imports.

Facebook posts use derogatory language to criticize Trump and tariffs

“He should push his tarrifs to his butt!”

A woman in one dress "Want: President" Sweatshirt with photos of public figures standing outside a building with visible text signage

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She then broke the cost of her and her partner’s medication in the United States, with each Medicare drug exceeding $500.

The text discusses high drug costs, mentions blood thinners costing over $500 per month, and additional costs for Medicare Part D
Top view of an open medicine bottle filled with green capsules representing medication or supplement

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She said they have been buying drugs from Canada or the UK to save money.

Summary of the cost of medications supplied from Canada or the UK for three months: Eliquis $220, Xarelto $99, Jardiance $200, Breathing $135
Prescription bottles sprinkle various pills on wooden surfaces, prompting financial considerations related to medication

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But things changed when Canadian companies allegedly raised their prices by $80-100 to offset Trump’s tariffs.

Text Summary: The news criticized the price of premium drugs in the U.S., claimed that older people could not afford it, and accused Trump of dismissing Canadian alternatives

“I vote for Trump, and I really wish I hadn’t…he no longer made America great, but he would certainly make it more expensive,” she wrote.

Texts criticizing Trump's behavior and influence, mentioning regrets of voting for him
Sign on the grass "Trump makes America great again in 2024!" In the trees, show political movement information

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In response to these positions, there are a range of opinions, some of which defend President Trump…

One person commented to the original post: “You can’t blame the president for his high price.”

Facebook comments on criticism plans, mentions favored drug negotiations

Another wrote: “It’s not that you can’t figure it out. It’s not a mistake.”

A summary of Facebook comments, discussing policy issues regarding diabetes monitoring costs, mentioning Medicare, President Trump and seeking assistance

Others blamed the original poster for voting…

One user questioned: “If you can’t afford your medication, why vote for any Republican?

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as U.S. Vice President JD Vance watches National Memorial Day commemoration

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Another wrote: “I wish I had more sympathy. This disappeared in November. They totally got the goal they voted for…we told them this time it was different.”

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