MedPage Today January 21, 2025
— President also takes a shot at the U.S. public health system
President Trump’s inaugural address to the nation on Monday contained few references to healthcare, but the health topics he did mention — chronic disease, COVID vaccine mandates — echoed some of his campaign themes and previous remarks.
Trump also criticized the U.S. public health system during his address. “We have a public health system that does not deliver in times of disaster, yet more money is spent on it than any country, anywhere in the world,” he said.
Ending Chronic Disease
“Together we will end the chronic disease epidemic and keep our children safe, healthy, and disease free,” he said. That statement hearkened back to when Trump nominated...