Trump’s second term and the weaponisation of health policy: a 2025 timeline

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Authors: Mun-Keat Looi, Will Stahl-Timmins
Cited by: 4
References: 21

Abstract

The first year of Donald Trump’s second presidency has shaken health in the US and around the world. The BMJ maps the year’s key decisions and themes—and asks experts what 2026 may bring

Fields of Study & Subjects

Gun Ownership and Violence Research Torture Ethics and Law Health and Conflict Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ
Publisher
BMJ
Volume
392
Pages
s91–s91
Publication date
20 January 2026
Language
EN