macro-analysis:No it isn't.
But allowing it to die a natural death has always been an option, politically: the democrats would have their name tattooed on the disaster. And with some luck, they'd be more willing to reach some sort of compromise with Trump and the republicans.
Which is more or less Trump's strategy at this point.
HCare is now a Dem's issue for better or worse. That's why Trump is using a 10 foot pole when talking about it.
Long run Trump doesn't have to defend HC.
But can he cobble a coalition for wall,and tax reform ( where he should have started) with this loss?
