Trump Administration Reverses Mental Health, Addiction Grant Cuts After Bipartisan Backlash
The Trump administration has reversed course on its decision to cut over $2 billion in funding for mental health and addiction programs. Following the initial announcement, which came in the form of termination letters sent to various organizations, a bipartisan political outcry emerged. The Department of Health and Human Services will now be sending out letters restoring the grant money to over 2,000 organizations. Public health advocates and officials have expressed relief while also noting the widespread panic and disruption caused by the abrupt funding changes.
John Q. Hosedrinker