President Trump slammed congressional Democrats Friday, saying they need “courage” to fix ObamaCare.

“The American people are calling out for relief, and my administration is determined to provide it, and we are working with Congress to get a bill to my desk, so we can rescue Americans from this catastrophe,” Trump said in his weekly address one day after Senate Republicans unveiled their ObamaCare repeal-and-replace plan.

“As families across the nation continue to suffer under this law, I only hope that Democrats in Congress will have the political courage to help fix what we know to be a catastrophic situation, a total disaster that they have created. To be part of the solution, instead of obstructing, always obstructing change, blocking reform, and doubling down on ObamaCare’s failure,” he continued.

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The president’s comments come after Senate Republicans revealed their plan to repeal and replace former President Barack Obama Barack Hussein ObamaDemocrats ramp up pressure on Lieberman to drop out of Georgia Senate race The Hill's Campaign Report: Biden on Trump: 'He'll leave' l GOP laywers brush off Trump's election remarks l Obama's endorsements Trump pledges to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, designate KKK a terrorist group in pitch to Black voters MORE’s signature healthcare law.

The Republican-backed legislation includes significant cuts to Medicaid and repeals billions of tax dollars that were used to raise money for ObamaCare’s coverage expansion while rolling back the mandate to purchase coverage.

Democrats, as expected, were quick to rip the legislation, dubbing it a "meaner" versions of the House's American Health Care Act.

"The Senate version of 'TrumpCare' is even meaner than the House bill," Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer Chuck SchumerPelosi slams Trump executive order on pre-existing conditions: It 'isn't worth the paper it's signed on' 3 reasons why Biden is misreading the politics of court packing Cruz blocks amended resolution honoring Ginsburg over language about her dying wish MORE (D-N.Y.) said.

Democrats are not the only critics of the legislation. Republican Sens. Ted Cruz Rafael (Ted) Edward CruzCrenshaw looms large as Democrats look to flip Texas House seat SCOTUS confirmation in the last month of a close election? Ugly The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Facebook - Trump previews SCOTUS nominee as 'totally brilliant' MORE (Texas), Rand Paul Randal (Rand) Howard PaulRon Paul hospitalized in Texas The Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Facebook - Trump previews SCOTUS nominee as 'totally brilliant' Rand Paul says he can't judge 'guilt or innocence' in Breonna Taylor case MORE (Ky.), Mike Lee Michael (Mike) Shumway LeeBipartisan representatives demand answers on expired surveillance programs McConnell shores up GOP support for coronavirus package McConnell tries to unify GOP MORE (Utah), and Ron Johnson Ronald (Ron) Harold JohnsonThe Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Facebook - Trump previews SCOTUS nominee as 'totally brilliant' The Hill's 12:30 Report: Ginsburg lies in repose CHC leaders urge Senate to oppose Chad Wolf nomination MORE (Wis.) said in statements that they do not support the legislation but would be open to negotiating.