Scientists see Trump's firing of the National Science Board as an attack on research
The Trump administration abruptly fired all 22 members of the National Science Board, which oversees the National Science Foundation, sparking concerns among scientists that political interference could undermine independent, long-term scientific research. The White House cited a Supreme Court ruling to justify the move, but legal experts expressed confusion over its relevance. Critics fear the board may become politicized, prioritizing administration interests over merit-based science, while some lawmakers and researchers warn the move harms U.S. competitiveness. The administration has also proposed deep budget cuts to the NSF and rescinded numerous grants.
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NPR Science LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Science Scientists see Trump's firing of the National Science Board as an attack on research April 28, 20266:32 PM ET By Scott Neuman , Katia Riddle The headquarters of the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Va. Mark Schiefelbein/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP The White House abruptly dismissed the entire board overseeing the National Science Foundation, informing each of its 22 seated members in a terse email on Friday that they had been "terminated, effective immediately." The move follows a Trump administration push for deep cuts to the NSF and raises concerns in the scientific community that a tradition of independent decisions for allocating federal…
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