The Economist

Trump’s attack on science is growing fiercer and more indiscriminate

Title: Trump’s Assault on Scientific Inquiry Becomes More Aggressive and Broad

Original: It started as a crackdown on DEI. Now all types of research are being cancelled

Rewrite: What began as a targeted effort to dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives has escalated into a sweeping campaign that is now halting a wide array of scientific studies.


Source: The Economist Generated at: 2025-05-21 19:24:36 UTC

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