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White House Defends PEPFAR Funding Amid Controversy

7/16/2025

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The White House firmly rejected allegations that the Trump administration is slashing vital funding for HIV/AIDS treatments via PEPFAR. A senior official emphasized that a staggering 86% of the funding goes directly to care, aiding over 18 million individuals across 40 nations. While some cuts focus on ideological elements, Secretary Rubio has greenlit $1.3 billion for crucial life-saving initiatives.

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The White House firmly rejected allegations that the Trump administration is slashing vital funding for HIV/AIDS treatments via PEPFAR. A senior official emphasized that a staggering 86% of the funding goes directly to care, aiding over 18 million individuals across 40 nations. While some cuts focus on ideological elements, Secretary Rubio has greenlit $1.3 billion for crucial life-saving initiatives.