Trump Takes a ‘Wrecking Ball’ to Independent Scientific Advisory Board
President Donald Trump has dismissed all 22 members of the National Science Board, an independent advisory body for the National Science Foundation, sparking concerns that scientific decision-making will be driven by political loyalty rather than expertise. Experts warn the move undermines transparency, weakens U.S. scientific competitiveness, and places the NSF under direct White House control. The administration cited a Supreme Court ruling to justify the dismissals, but legal experts call the reasoning disingenuous. Critics fear the change will prioritize industry interests over fundamental, curiosity-driven research.
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Science Trump Takes a ‘Wrecking Ball’ to Independent Scientific Advisory Board Without the impartial oversight of its board, the National Science Foundation is now “fully at the behest of the White House,” experts warn. By Kiley BenseApril 28, 2026 Share This Article Republish The National Science Foundation headquarters in Alexandria, Va. Credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images Related Trump’s Environmental Cuts Further Marginalize Vulnerable Communities Fossil-Fuel Funded GOP Leaders Claim a Renowned Scientific Institution Has ‘Potential Conflicts of Interest’ Global Climate Panel Faces Strife, Potential Funding Crunch Share This Article Republish Most Popular Nearly One-Fifth of Americans Are Consuming Water With High Levels of Nitrates A Bill to Gut Endangered Species Protections Faced a Major…
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