American Public Health Association Criticizes Trump Administration Health Policies Ahead of State of the Union
February 23, 2026
February 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 [Category: Health Care] -- Georges C. Benjamin, CEO of the American Public Health Association, issued a statement criticizing policies under President Trump, saying they have weakened the nation's public health system and increased health risks.
Benjamin said that federal personnel and funding cuts have disrupted research and public health programs nationwide, while withdrawal from the World Health Organization and the elimination of global health initiativ . . .
Benjamin said that federal personnel and funding cuts have disrupted research and public health programs nationwide, while withdrawal from the World Health Organization and the elimination of global health initiativ . . .