Trump's NIH Axed Research Grants Even After a Judge Blocked the Cuts

a year ago

Washington state’s attorney general alleges the Trump administration violated a preliminary injunction by cutting research grant funding related to gender identity and gender-affirming care.
Internal NIH records show grant terminations were in response to presidential executive orders, contradicting the administration's claims of compliance.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was directly involved in hundreds of grant terminations, despite claims it only acted as an advisory body.
Over 600 NIH grants were terminated, targeting research on gender identity, vaccine hesitancy, diversity, equity, inclusion, and China-related studies.
Whistleblower documents reveal NIH officials were directed by DOGE to terminate grants with little notice or opportunity for feedback.
The Washington attorney general's office accuses the administration of defying court orders and lacking transparency in its decision-making process.
NIH officials testified that grant terminations were based on political priorities rather than scientific merit or agency policy.
The administration's budget blueprint justifies NIH cuts by claiming the agency promotes 'dangerous ideologies' and has 'wasteful spending.'
Experts warn the proposed cuts would devastate biomedical research in the U.S. and politicize the NIH.

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