White House plans to vet public grants for ‘American values’ spark broad alarm
Summary
The White House, under President Trump, plans to have federal officials review all public grants to universities and NGOs to ensure they support "American values" and the president’s priorities. This proposal would give political appointees the power to cancel grants if they believe they do not serve the national interest, sparking concern among scientists and researchers.Key Facts
- All federal grants would be reviewed by Trump-appointed officials for alignment with "American values" as defined by President Trump.
- Grants must clearly support the president’s policy priorities to be approved.
- The proposal criticizes previous grant funding for promoting a "woke" agenda, calling it harmful and a waste of taxpayer money.
- Political appointees could cancel grants anytime if they feel the grant is not in the national interest.
- Scientific peer review could be bypassed in favor of political oversight.
- Grants related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and LGBTQ+ topics may be rejected under the new rules.
- The proposal bans use of federal funds for certain studies on racial or other disparities unless specifically authorized by law.
- Researchers fear the changes will hurt American science and discourage open collaboration and communication.
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