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

As checks from President Trump for health costs hit millions of mailboxes, a poll shows Americans don't trust Republicans on healthcare.

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NPR reports: As checks from President Trump for health costs hit millions of mailboxes, a poll shows Americans don't trust Republicans on healthcare.

Experts doubt it will move the needle and say it is likely illegal.

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