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She got Trump's $500 check for health insurance. To her, it's a 'political stunt'

NPR News·October 7, 2026·1 min read

President Trump's $500 health insurance checks are hitting mailboxes, but a new poll shows Americans don't trust Republicans on healthcare. Experts doubt the payments will shift opinions and suggest they may be illegal. The checks are seen by some recipients as a 'political stunt' rather than genuine relief.

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