Trump administration's rollback of regulations frustrates some in MAHA movement

NPR | By Will Stone

Published April 21, 2026 at 4:44 AM EDT

A major concern for the Make America Healthy Again movement is the harmful effects of chemicals and toxins, but the coalition is growing increasingly frustrated by the Trump administration's actions.

Will Stone

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