The Guardian view on Trump’s war on science: politicising a generation of researchers | Editorial
The Guardian editorial critiques Donald Trump's efforts to cut federal scientific funding and undermine scientific independence, noting that while some of his proposals have been blocked by Congress, his actions have politicized a generation of researchers. Despite attempts to reduce science funding and influence institutions like the CDC and National Science Foundation, political resistance has preserved a degree of support for science. The article observes a growing trend of scientists entering politics to defend scientific integrity against populist attacks globally.
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A rally protesting against the Trump administration’s cuts to federal scientific funding in New York in March 2025. Photograph: Sarah Yenesel/EPAView image in fullscreenA rally protesting against the Trump administration’s cuts to federal scientific funding in New York in March 2025. Photograph: Sarah Yenesel/EPAOpinionScienceThe Guardian view on Trump’s war on science: politicising a generation of researchersEditorialBy attacking the basic settlement between scientists and the state, the US president has proved that experts can’t avoid these fightsThu 30 Apr 2026 13.40 EDTLast modified on Thu 30 Apr 2026 13.46 EDTShareDonald Trump’s war on science has been vicious and hugely damaging, but it is worth noting that he has lost some of its biggest battles.
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