Trump Fires Multiple National Science Board Members
President Trump fired multiple scientists from the National Science Foundation's oversight board on Friday. The scientists received termination letters from the Presidential Personnel Office. The board oversees nearly $9 billion in basic science research funding.
President Trump fired several scientists serving on the National Science Foundation's oversight board on Friday, according to multiple reports. The terminated members received letters from the Presidential Personnel Office informing them they were dismissed from their positions.
The National Science Board serves as an independent oversight body for the National Science Foundation, which distributes nearly $9 billion annually in basic science research funding. The board helps guide decisions about which research projects receive federal money and sets policies for the nation's largest science funding agency.
The firings come during Trump's second term as he reshapes federal agencies and their leadership. The scientists who were terminated had been appointed to help ensure scientific integrity and proper oversight of taxpayer-funded research projects.
Details about exactly how many board members were fired and their specific roles remain unclear. The move affects an agency that funds research leading to medical advances, technological innovations, and scientific discoveries across universities and research institutions nationwide.
The National Science Foundation funds research that leads to medical breakthroughs, new technologies, and scientific discoveries that affect daily life. Removing board members could change how billions of taxpayer dollars are spent on science research that benefits everyone.
Watch for announcements of replacement board members and any changes to NSF funding priorities.
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