Trump reportedly to form health funding board that could veto ‘woke’ initiatives
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to establish a board to oversee NIH grant funding, with the power to veto research projects deemed 'woke'. Critics argue this move is an attempt to censor scientific research that conflicts with the president's political agenda.
Why it matters
This represents a significant shift in the oversight of federal scientific funding and raises concerns regarding academic freedom and political interference in biomedical research.
Donald Trump speaks during an event about healthcare in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington DC on 18 September. Donald Trump speaks during an event about healthcare in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington DC on 18 September. Trump administration Trump reportedly to form health funding board that could veto ‘woke’ initiatives President’s latest order expected to bring NIH funding under control of Trump administration to align with agenda
Prefer the Guardian on Google Donald Trump ’s latest executive order is expected to establish a board responsible for approving National Institutes of Health grant funding, marking another attempt by the Trump administration to censor topics that do not align with the president’s agenda.
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