From Mother Jones · Sophie Hurwitz · · 1m
Rural Voters Dislike MAHA
Rural voters support MAHA but say it’s failing health efforts.
In brief
Rural voters support MAHA but say it’s failing health efforts. Most rural voters say the Trump administration’s health policies aren’t improving community health despite supporting them. Originally reported by Mother Jones.
Rural Voters Support MAHA
A new AP/KFF poll shows half of rural voters support Trump’s Make America Healthy Again policies.
Most Rural Voters Say MAHA Fails
About 8 out of 10 rural voters say the administration’s healthcare platform has negatively impacted community health.
MAHA Supporters Agree
68 percent of self-identified MAHA supporters say the policies aren’t making them healthier.
MAHA’s Health Focus
The platform includes abandoning vaccine policies, researching ultraprocessed foods, criticizing Big Ag, and promoting a red-meat-heavy diet.
Rural Voters’ 2024 Election Choice
About 7 out of 10 rural voters supported Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
What Happens Next
Rural voters are questioning whether MAHA’s promises will improve health outcomes.
The key point
Most rural voters say the Trump administration’s health policies aren’t improving community health despite supporting them.
