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Health Policy in the U.S.
Jessie Lin​ • News Story
On January 20th, Donald J. Trump began his second term as the President of the United States. During his campaign, President Trump remained vague on platforms about public health. Let’s take a look at the first 45 days of public health under the Trump Administration.
Jessie Lin • News Story
During his first year of presidency, President Trump repealed several Affordable Care Act (ACA) provisions, such as ACA Enrollment Advertising, which reduced outreach efforts and declared the opioid epidemic a public health emergency but not a national emergency, therefore limited funding.
Holly Ur • Criticism
On January 30, 2025, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee held a hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a move that has reignited debates over public health, nutrition, and misinformation. The hearing scrutinized Kennedy’s claims linking processed foods to chronic disease and broader health risks, particularly in relation to COVID-19 and obesity.