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Elton John Slams Trump’s Threat to Global HIV Aid

3/3/2025

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Elton John fiercely criticized the Trump administration's drastic proposal to slash over 90% of USAID's foreign aid contracts, a move that could cripple vital global HIV relief initiatives. With $60 billion at stake, programs like PEPFAR, which have saved countless lives, face an uncertain future. South African health experts are sounding the alarm, fearing devastating consequences for public health.

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Elton John fiercely criticized the Trump administration's drastic proposal to slash over 90% of USAID's foreign aid contracts, a move that could cripple vital global HIV relief initiatives. With $60 billion at stake, programs like PEPFAR, which have saved countless lives, face an uncertain future. South African health experts are sounding the alarm, fearing devastating consequences for public health.