Trump Policies Set to Increase Lung Disease and Death

Friday, March 13, 2026

Donald Trump's policies are likely to drive soaring rates of lung disease and premature death, according to a wide-ranging new study by pulmonary specialists and public health experts.

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Experts warn of 'attack on Americans' lungs' from cuts to health programs, environmental rollbacks and other plans

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-- Guardian US (@us.theguardian.com) Mar 13, 2026 at 3:29 PM

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Donald Trump's policies are likely to drive soaring rates of lung disease and premature death. The moves are likely to increase lung disease incidences, worsen existing illness and undermine care for patients already suffering, threatening children and adults' pulmonary health, the researchers say. Taken together, they amount to "an attack on Americans' lungs" that could mean millions "die needlessly in the years ahead"

This is what MAGA filth support.

#1 | Posted by reinheitsgebot at 2026-03-13 06:43 PM | Reply

More from the cited article ...

... Reached for comment, White House spokesperson Kush Desai said: "The Trump administration is not jeopardizing healthcare access for anyone."

Among the most immediate concerns highlighted in the report are healthcare cuts included in Trump's second-term tax and spending package. Known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), it slashed over $1tn from health programs, marking the largest federal healthcare rollbacks in American history.

The cuts could jeopardize access to care for millions relying on Medicaid, lowering vaccination rates for respiratory illnesses, diminishing emergency treatments and decreasing medication access, the analysis says. ...

#2 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-03-13 08:34 PM | Reply

@#2 ... "The Trump administration is not jeopardizing healthcare access for anyone." ...

OK, then now let's talk about Pres Trump's multi-trillion tax-cuts for the wealthy, while cutting health care for Americans.

#3 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-03-13 08:36 PM | Reply

"Reached for comment, White House spokesperson Kush Desai said: "The Trump administration is not jeopardizing healthcare access for anyone.""

Anyone who actually believes that is a math moron.

Even Republican Math only goes so far.

There is no way in heaven, hell, or anywhere in between, where you can slash $1 trillion from Medicare and no one's health access is jeopardized.

#4 | Posted by Danforth at 2026-03-13 11:06 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1

@#4 ... Even Republican Math only goes so far.

There is no way in heaven, hell, or anywhere in between, where you can slash $1 trillion from Medicare and no one's health access is jeopardized. ...

Agreed.

#5 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-03-13 11:14 PM | Reply