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Trump's Budget Crisis: 36 Million Americans Risk Losing Coverage

5/19/2025

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A looming crisis threatens the health coverage of 8.2 to 9.2 million Americans if President Trump's budget bill falters. By 2025, the number of uninsured could soar to 36 million. The White House memo paints a dire picture, predicting a 4% GDP drop and 6.5 million job losses, which would devastate insurance access.

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A looming crisis threatens the health coverage of 8.2 to 9.2 million Americans if President Trump's budget bill falters. By 2025, the number of uninsured could soar to 36 million. The White House memo paints a dire picture, predicting a 4% GDP drop and 6.5 million job losses, which would devastate insurance access.