Potential Impacts of a Second Trump Term on Health Care and Welfare Policies

A second term for Donald Trump could bring significant changes to U.S. health care policies, including the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and reproductive rights. Trump has expressed intentions to improve the ACA without terminating it, while promoting Medicare Advantage, potentially privatizing Medicare. Vice President-elect JD Vance's proposal could affect those with pre-existing conditions. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to influence public health policies, advocating for the removal of fluoride from water and increased vaccine safety research. Trump's stance on abortion remains ambiguous, with no clear support for a federal ban.