White House plans to vet public grants for ‘American values’ spark broad alarm
The White House has introduced a proposal to vet public grants based on adherence to 'American values' as defined by the Trump administration. This move has raised significant concerns among experts, who warn it could undermine scientific research and peer review processes. Critics argue that the changes could lead to political interference in funding decisions and stifle diversity and inclusion efforts.
- ▪The proposal mandates that all federal grants must align with the president's policy priorities.
- ▪Experts fear the changes could bypass peer review and allow grants to be terminated for political reasons.
- ▪The new rules would prohibit funding for studies related to disparate impact on protected classes.
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Donald Trump during a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on 27 May in Washington DC. Photograph: Win McNamee/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenDonald Trump during a meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on 27 May in Washington DC. Photograph: Win McNamee/Getty ImagesTrump administrationWhite House plans to vet public grants for ‘American values’ spark broad alarmNew proposal quietly published last week would amount to ‘devastating blow’ for science, experts warnGeorge ChidiWed 3 Jun 2026 07.00 EDTLast modified on Wed 3 Jun 2026 07.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA set of sweeping policy changes unveiled by the White House would leave officials appointed by Donald Trump vetting every public grant issued to universities and nongovernmental organizations on the…
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