Trump fires the entire National Science Board

numerous sources The Trump administration has reportedly fired the entire National Science Board (NSB). The National Security Council advises the President and Congress on the National Science Foundation (NSF), which already funds research at historically low levels and has seen Major delays In distributing this funding. The NSF has been instrumental in helping develop technology used in MRIs, cell phones, and helped launch Duolingo.

In a statement, Zoe LofgrenThe ranking Democrat on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee said:

“This is the latest stupid move by a president who continues to hurt science and Americans. The National Security Council is apolitical. It advises the president on the future of the NSF. It is unfortunately not surprising that a president who has attacked NSF from day one would seek to destroy the board that helps guide the institution. Will the president fill the NSB with MAGA loyalists who won’t stand up to him as he hands over our leadership in science to our adversaries? A real clown move.”