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What Donald Trump thinks about health care

A look at what happened in the former president’s first term, and his plans for a second term.

Former President Donald Trump will accept the Republican Party nomination for president which means his agenda for health care may be enacted.

To inform physicians about the stakes of the election, KFF has produced an analysis of Trump's history and stance on health care issues with those of his opponent, President Joe Biden.

Here are the highlights.


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