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Trump’s Cuts Slash $345M from Health, Threaten Opioid Crisis

9/9/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Trump administration cut $345 million from federal programs, affecting health services and drug research, with a projected $1 trillion reduction in Medicaid over ten years.
Proposed cuts to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) could eliminate $26 billion in funding for addiction care.
New Mexico may lose $1.7 billion over the next decade due to a 25% reduction in federal oil and gas royalties.
Critics claim military actions against drug trafficking contradict cuts to health services, potentially worsening the opioid crisis.
New Mexico lawmakers are holding a special session to address the impact of federal funding cuts on state services.

History

Historical Context

The Affordable Care Act, enacted in 2010, expanded Medicaid, providing coverage for millions and allocating $1 trillion over ten years. In 2012, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration received $26 billion to address addiction. However, cuts proposed by the Trump administration threaten these advancements, particularly in New Mexico, which could lose $1.7 billion, exacerbating the opioid crisis.

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Story summary

The Trump administration cut $345 million from federal programs, affecting health services and drug research, with a projected $1 trillion reduction in Medicaid over ten years.
Proposed cuts to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) could eliminate $26 billion in funding for addiction care.
New Mexico may lose $1.7 billion over the next decade due to a 25% reduction in federal oil and gas royalties.
Critics claim military actions against drug trafficking contradict cuts to health services, potentially worsening the opioid crisis.
New Mexico lawmakers are holding a special session to address the impact of federal funding cuts on state services.

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