Cultural Perspective

Cultural Perspective

Trump’s War on Science Threatens National Progress

A cultural analysis of how cuts to science and dismantling expert-driven policy weakens US leadership and innovation.

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Way Yuhl
Mar 12, 2025
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Trump’s fatal cuts to federal science funding aren’t a budget decision but a power play.

It’s a move that does more than defund research. It shifts power to centralized control, where decisions are made at the top, dissent is punished, and expertise is determined by personal loyalty.

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