3 Things to Watch on Mental Health in Trump’s Early Budget Proposals

3 things to watch on mental health in Trump’s early budget proposals

Since President Donald Trump released his 2026 budget blueprint in early May, calling for $163 billion in federal spending cuts, much of the attention has focused on his slashing of foreign aid and boosting of border security.

3 Things to Watch on Mental Health in Trump’s Early Budget Proposals

Since President Donald Trump released his 2026 budget blueprint in early May, calling for $163 billion in federal spending cuts, much of the attention has focused on his slashing of foreign aid and boosting of border security. But the proposal also holds important clues — amid some mixed messages — about the administration’s approach to two pressing public health issues: mental health and addiction. There are about 80,000 overdose deaths in the …

Governor’s Budget Prioritizes Mental Health but Delays Criminal Justice Reform - Davis Vanguard

Gov. Gavin Newsom's revised 2025-26 budget proposal includes $6.1 billion for behavioral health and substance use care, but advocates say it fails to fund critical criminal justice reforms, particularly those required to implement Proposition 36, and eliminates $1 billion in annual funding for homelessness response.