Key facts
- Nationwide rallies and vigils are protesting over $1 trillion in healthcare cuts.
- The cuts target Medicaid, Medicare, public health, disease prevention programs, and hospitals.
- The legislation is President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act."
- The bill was passed by Congress last year and signed into law on July 4.
- The week-long event is called "Seven Days in June: Health is Primary."
Nationwide rallies and vigils are taking place this week to protest over $1 trillion in proposed cuts to healthcare programs. The events, dubbed "Seven Days in June: Health is Primary," specifically target cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, public health and disease prevention programs, and hospitals. These cuts are part of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," which was passed by Congress last year and signed into law on July 4. Celebrities such as Lin-Manuel Miranda and Noah Wyle are supporting the protests.