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Trump's First 100 Days Devastate Native American Communities

4/30/2025

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In the first 100 days of President Trump's administration, Native American communities faced devastating blows as healthcare and food sovereignty initiatives were slashed. A $5 million grant freeze by the USDA crippled Indigenous food systems, while staffing cuts in the Indian Health Service deepened health disparities, leaving many vulnerable to chronic diseases.

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In the first 100 days of President Trump's administration, Native American communities faced devastating blows as healthcare and food sovereignty initiatives were slashed. A $5 million grant freeze by the USDA crippled Indigenous food systems, while staffing cuts in the Indian Health Service deepened health disparities, leaving many vulnerable to chronic diseases.