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Indigenous Leaders Condemn Trump’s Cuts to Health, Education

6/30/2025

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Native American and Indigenous leaders are voicing strong opposition to the Trump administration's proposed cuts to vital health and education programs. They see these cuts as a troubling reminder of the federal government's long history of neglecting land and peace agreements. Edgar Villanueva, founder of the Decolonizing Wealth Project, shares his insights on the matter in an interview with John Yang.

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Native American and Indigenous leaders are voicing strong opposition to the Trump administration's proposed cuts to vital health and education programs. They see these cuts as a troubling reminder of the federal government's long history of neglecting land and peace agreements. Edgar Villanueva, founder of the Decolonizing Wealth Project, shares his insights on the matter in an interview with John Yang.