'Seven Days in June': Protests nationwide this week rally against Trump $1 trillion cuts to health care and hospitals

June 3, 2026 - 03:50

A wave of protests under the banner "Seven Days in June" is sweeping across the country this week, with demonstrators rallying against the Trump administration's proposed $1 trillion in cuts to health care and hospital funding. The events, which began on Monday, have drawn support from high-profile figures including Lin-Manuel Miranda and actor Noah Wyle, who have publicly backed the movement.

Organizers say the cuts would devastate Medicare and Medicaid, threatening access for millions of Americans who rely on these programs for essential medical care. Protesters are also targeting reductions to hospital budgets, warning that rural and underfunded facilities could face closure. The demonstrations have taken place in major cities like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles, as well as smaller towns, with crowds carrying signs that read "Health Care is a Human Right" and "Save Our Hospitals."

Miranda, the creator of "Hamilton," posted a message of support on social media, calling the proposed cuts "a direct attack on the most vulnerable." Wyle, known for his role on "ER," joined a rally in Los Angeles, speaking about the real-world consequences of slashing health funding. The protests are expected to continue through the end of the week, with additional events planned in state capitals. Critics of the administration argue that the cuts would disproportionately harm low-income families, seniors, and children, while supporters of the plan claim it is necessary to reduce federal spending.