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Trump's Budget Cuts Threaten Vital HIV Treatment Programs

11/21/2025

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Public health experts warn that U.S. President Donald Trump's budget cuts threaten HIV treatment and prevention.
Key federal programs face defunding, including the elimination of the Ryan White Program and cuts to the CDC's HIV services.
Without adequate funding, outbreaks could rise and health issues will worsen for people with weakened immune systems.
Trump administration's stance on transgender rights further complicates access to HIV prevention resources, risking a resurgence.

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Public health experts warn that U.S. President Donald Trump's budget cuts threaten HIV treatment and prevention.
Key federal programs face defunding, including the elimination of the Ryan White Program and cuts to the CDC's HIV services.
Without adequate funding, outbreaks could rise and health issues will worsen for people with weakened immune systems.
Trump administration's stance on transgender rights further complicates access to HIV prevention resources, risking a resurgence.