Racial health disparities could widen as states grapple with Trump cuts, experts warn

Racial health disparities could widen as states grapple with Trump cuts, experts warn

Racial health disparities may widen as states, universities and nonprofits grapple with federal funding cuts to programs that were aimed at filling gaps in care, public health experts say.

As part of its federal restructuring and crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, the Trump administration has been shuttering federal offices and rescinding grants dedicated to addressing worse health care access and outcomes for racial minorities.

The shake-up has caused some state agencies and nonprofits to pause programs and some groups and universities to apply for foundation grants instead, Stateline reports.

Hundreds of grants have been terminated for state, local and territorial health