Here's what Trump didn't say on health in his speech

NPR | By Selena Simmons-Duffin

Published February 25, 2026 at 4:18 PM EST

In his State of the Union address, President Trump avoided health topics that he spoke of last year, including abortion and cancer. He also didn't mention his health secretary RFK Jr.'s priorities.

Selena Simmons-Duffin

Selena Simmons-Duffin reports on health policy for NPR.

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