James condemns Trump’s cuts to World Trade Center Health Program

On Tuesday, New York Attorney General Letitia James condemned the Trump administration’s cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program.

“Recklessly cutting the staffing, funding, and resources that ensure 9/11 first responders and survivors get the health care they need is flat-out cruel,” James said. “Thousands of New Yorkers made heroic sacrifices to save others during this attack and are experiencing lifelong health impacts as a result.

“These heroes deserve the utmost respect and care from their government,” she added. “These cuts are unacceptable and must be reversed.”

Created in 2011, James said the World Trade Center Health Program provides medical treatment for more than 132,000 9/11 survivors, first responders, and other impacted individuals. Read more