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Trump's Cuts Threaten LGBTQ+ Health Services, Advocates Rally

6/27/2025

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John Peller, president of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, passionately underscores the damaging effects of the Trump administration on LGBTQ+ health care and HIV services. Funding cuts have devastated vital research and community programs, especially for marginalized groups. Yet, organizations like AFC and Vivent Health bravely persist, delivering crucial support in the face of relentless public health threats.

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John Peller, president of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, passionately underscores the damaging effects of the Trump administration on LGBTQ+ health care and HIV services. Funding cuts have devastated vital research and community programs, especially for marginalized groups. Yet, organizations like AFC and Vivent Health bravely persist, delivering crucial support in the face of relentless public health threats.