Trump Budget Proposes Steep Healthcare Cuts | JQJO

The White House proposed a 2026 budget with significant cuts to healthcare programs, particularly at the CDC and NIH. These cuts, totaling $18 billion for the NIH and $3.6 billion for the CDC, aim to reduce perceived waste and target programs deemed partisan. The budget eliminates funding for certain initiatives, including those focused on minority health disparities and climate change research. While the proposal faces strong opposition from Democrats, Republicans support the cuts as a way to improve fiscal discipline. The budget's impact on healthcare access and research remains a point of contention.