President Trump's budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 reveals significant cuts to federal scientific agencies, including a proposed 56% reduction for the National Science Foundation and 40% for the National Institutes of Health. These substantial cuts, along with the dismantling of the Environmental Protection Agency's research division, could severely affect the future of scientific innovation in America. While the budget serves as a starting point for congressional negotiations, experts express concern about the potential long-term damage to the scientific community, particularly affecting young scientists considering their future in the U.S.
The proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 by President Trump calls for drastic cuts, threatening the future of U.S. scientific research and innovation.
Experts warn that the 56% cut to the National Science Foundation and 40% to the National Institutes of Health would severely impact scientific advancements.
Representative Tom Cole stated that Trump's budget "lays the foundation for restoring a government that serves the people - not itself," highlighting a political stance.
Physicist Michael Lubell noted, "The message that this sends to young scientists is that this country is not a place for you," reflecting the dire potential impact.
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