Trump Admin’s Billions in Medical Research Cuts Spark Outrage
The Trump administration’s National Institutes of Health (NIH) implemented a $4 billion annual reduction in indirect medical research funding, limiting associated costs to 15% of awarded grants. This decision, justified as reallocating funds towards direct research, is projected to significantly impact universities and research institutions. Critics, including Democrats and research organizations, warn of potentially catastrophic consequences for vital medical research and innovation, with potential harm to patients. Supporters, conversely, praise the move as efficient government spending.
John Q. Hosedrinker