Trump Fires All 24 Members of National Science Board
President Trump fired all 24 members of the National Science Board on Friday through a brief email. The board oversees the National Science Foundation, which manages nearly $9 billion in federal science funding.
President Trump dismissed all 24 members of the National Science Board on Friday via email, eliminating the independent oversight body for the National Science Foundation.
The National Science Board guides the NSF, which distributes nearly $9 billion annually for basic science research across universities and research institutions. The fired members were scientists and academics appointed to provide independent guidance on funding decisions.
Democrats criticized the move as part of Trump's broader effort to restructure federal agencies. Science advocates worry this could undermine the independence of scientific funding decisions.
The NSF supports research that has led to major discoveries in medicine, technology, and other fields. Past NSF-funded research helped create the internet, GPS technology, and numerous medical treatments.
Details about replacement board members or interim leadership remain unclear. The administration has not announced when new members will be appointed or how NSF operations will continue without board oversight.
The National Science Foundation funds research that leads to medical breakthroughs, new technologies, and scientific discoveries that improve daily life. Without proper oversight, this funding could be disrupted or redirected away from important research.
Watch for announcements about replacement board members and any changes to NSF funding priorities.
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