HEALTHJun 2 · 13:00 UTCGUARDIAN USFabiola Cineas

‘A rude awakening’: more doctors running for office in rebuke to Trump’s health policies

Medical professionals are entering politics in response to Trump's health policies, citing funding cuts, layoffs, and RFK Jr.'s vaccine skepticism. Abdul El-Sayed, a doctor and public health expert, revitalized Detroit's health department with initiatives like free glasses for children and lead testing programs.

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