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The implications of these cuts are dire. Humanitarian workers have observed services to vulnerable populations being halted, especially in critical areas such as HIV prevention and treatment. The drastic changes are generating a real possibility of thousands losing vital health services—an example of the collateral damage that often accompanies such political upheaval.
The Response and Accountability Gap
Republicans and Democrats
While it might be expected that the legislature would step in, Republicans have largely supported Trump's maneuvers, showing little resistance to what could be wielded as overreach. Many Congressional Democrats seem hesitant, often opting for inaction or nonconfrontational responses rather than robust resistance.