Between 1981 and 1988, more than 57,000 cases of AIDS were diagnosed in the United States, yet politicians were slow to respond to the epidemic because:

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Many politicians, including President Reagan, were slow to respond to the AIDS epidemic because it was initially perceived as primarily affecting the gay community, leading to stigma and a lack of urgency in addressing the crisis.

Between 1981 and 1988, More Than 57,000 Cases of AIDS