Trump Cuts Threaten U.S. Science Leadership, Slash Research Funding
Summary
The Trump administration's deep cuts to science funding, including capping medical research grants and restricting diversity initiatives, threaten U.S. leadership in scientific research, potentially leading to layoffs and missed discoveries at agencies like the National Science Foundation.
Key Points
- The Trump administration made deep cuts to science funding, including capping indirect costs for medical research grants at 15%.
- The administration issued executive orders restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion measures at the National Science Foundation, going against Congressional mandates.
- These actions could undermine U.S. leadership in scientific research, with potential layoffs of up to 50% at the NSF and concerns about discoveries not being made.