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Trump announces $250 million initiative to recruit and retain nursing home nurses

President Trump unveiled a federal and state program to support nursing home nurse staffing.

Oct 26, 2026, 11:35 PM By the Genius Eye newsroom (Politics Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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President Trump announced a new initiative valued at over $250 million aimed at recruiting and retaining nurses in nursing homes, according to The Hill.

The announcement was made on Monday evening via a post on Truth Social, where Trump described the program as a combined federal and state effort.

The initiative intends to address staffing challenges in nursing homes by providing substantial funding to support nursing professionals.

Details on the implementation timeline or specific states involved were not provided in the report.

This program reflects the administration's focus on improving healthcare staffing in long-term care facilities.

Sources
  1. The Hill: Trump announces $250M-plus initiative to recruit, retain nursing home nurses
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