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Trump's FY 2027 Budget Cuts Spark LGBTQ+ Health Concerns

4/6/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump proposed the FY 2027 budget, sparking concerns among LGBTQ+ advocates about nearly $2 billion in cuts to HIV services, transgender health care, and housing programs.
The plan would eliminate the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program and funding for organizations that support LGBTQ+ communities.
Kelley Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), warns that the budget's cuts threaten essential services for LGBTQ+ communities.

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U.S. President Donald Trump proposed the FY 2027 budget, sparking concerns among LGBTQ+ advocates about nearly $2 billion in cuts to HIV services, transgender health care, and housing programs.
The plan would eliminate the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program and funding for organizations that support LGBTQ+ communities.
Kelley Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), warns that the budget's cuts threaten essential services for LGBTQ+ communities.