Less than 10 percent of the scientists — who run the gamut from biologists to epidemiologists, from toxicologists to greenhouse gas emissions specialists — now remain at the agency. Moving forward, they will be under a political commissar, and their research will have to “align with agency and administration priorities.”

https://truthout.org/articles/trumps-attack-on-science-escalates-with-firing-of-entire-national-science-board/

#USPol #Trump #GOP #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #DonaldTrump #EPA #Layoffs #MassLayoffs #NationalScienceBoard #NationalScienceFoundation #Research #Science

Trump’s Attack on Science Escalates With Firing of Entire National Science Board

The impact of the loss of knowledge and research will be felt for decades — a legacy of Trump’s war on science.

Truthout
Trump Takes a ‘Wrecking Ball’ to Independent Scientific Advisory Board
Without the impartial oversight of its board, the #NationalScienceFoundation (#NSF) is now “fully at the behest of the White House,” experts warn.
The administration’s firing of all 22 current members of the #NationalScienceBoard last week stands out as “one of the darkest moments” of the past year and a half, said Jacquelyn Gill, a paleoecologist and biogeographer
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/28042026/trump-fires-national-science-board/
Trump Takes a ‘Wrecking Ball’ to Independent Scientific Advisory Board - Inside Climate News

Without the impartial oversight of its board, the National Science Foundation is now “fully at the behest of the White House,” experts warn.

Inside Climate News
Trump’s mass firing of #NationalScienceBoard just dealt another blow to #American #science
Ambitious research is on the chopping block following yet more cuts at the #NationalScienceFoundation.
The #NSF was established in 1950 to “promote the progress of science,” among other goals. It has served as a major source of support for research and education. In 2024, the agency spent $9.39 billion—a substantial figure but only 0.1% of federal spending.
https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/05/01/1136722/mass-firing-trump-fresh-blow-american-science-nsf-nsb/
https://archive.ph/opzoa
Trump’s mass firing just dealt another blow to American science

Ambitious research is on the chopping block following yet more cuts at the National Science Foundation.

MIT Technology Review

THE NATIONAL SCIENCE BOARD FIRED BY #TRUMP WAS FINALIZING A REPORT ON CHINA’S GROWING SCIENTIFIC EDGE OVER THE UNITED STATES

Three dismissed members warn EL PAÍS that the Republican is trying to take control of an institution protected by law: ‘This is unprecedented’

Well, he's been working hard to give #China the edge on everything from #Solar to #Wind to #EV - he's making china great.

#NationalScienceBoard #maga

https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-30/the-national-science-board-ousted-by-trump-was-finalizing-a-report-on-chinas-growing-scientific-edge-over-the-united-states.html

#NationalScienceBoard Was Built to Outlast #Politics
#NSB oversees #NSF, one of most important #science agencies in #US. NSF funds basic research across many scientific fields, supports scientists and students, and build foundation for discoveries in public health, environmental protection, national security, technology, and economy.
It is not supposed to be a political appendage of White House. Its 25 members are appointed by the president, but serve staggered 6yr terms.
https://scilight.substack.com/p/the-national-science-board-was-built
The National Science Board Was Built to Outlast Politics

That is exactly why removing its members is so dangerous

SciLight

“All 22 members of the National Science Board were terminated by the Trump administration via a terse email Friday. ... The ousters represent another severe blow to the NSF and the overall scientific enterprise in America.” 🤬

#Politics #USPolitics #Science #NationalScienceFoundation #NationalScienceBoard #TrumpIsAntiScience #TrumpIsANationalDisgrace

https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/04/national-science-board-eviscerated-trump-admin-fires-all-22-members/

National Science Board eviscerated; Trump admin fires all 22 members

Members had planned to release report that US is ceding scientific ground to China.

Ars Technica

Washington Post: Trump ousts National Science Board members. This link is to an MSN-syndicated article and has no paywall. “Multiple scientists who serve on an independent board established to guide the nation’s nearly $9 billion basic science funding agency were terminated from their positions Friday by President Donald Trump.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/26/washington-post-trump-ousts-national-science-board-members/
Washington Post: Trump ousts National Science Board members

Washington Post: Trump ousts National Science Board members. This link is to an MSN-syndicated article and has no paywall. “Multiple scientists who serve on an independent board established t…

ResearchBuzz: Firehose

President Trump Terminates All Members of the National Science Board

📰 Original title: Trump Fires All 24 Members of America's National Science Board

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#science #nationalscienceboard #nsf #ussciencepolicy

President Trump Terminates All Members of the National Science Board

On April 25, 2026, President Donald Trump dismissed all 24 members of the National Science Board (NSB), the governing body responsible for overseeing the National Science Foundation (NSF).

KillBait Archive

President Trump Terminates All Members of the National Science Board

📰 Original title: Trump Fires All 24 Members of America's National Science Board

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#science #nationalscienceboard #nsf #ussciencepolicy

President Trump Terminates All Members of the National Science Board

On April 25, 2026, President Donald Trump dismissed all 24 members of the National Science Board (NSB), the governing body responsible for overseeing the National Science Foundation (NSF).

KillBait Archive

Multiple scientists who serve on an independent board established to guide the nation’s nearly $9 billion basic science funding agency were terminated from their positions Friday by #Trump.

Members of the #NationalScienceBoard, which helps govern the #NationalScienceFoundation, were dismissed in a message from the Presidential Personnel Office thanking them for their service, according to screenshots shared with The #WashingtonPost: “On behalf of President Donald J. Trump, I’m writing to inform you that your position as a member of the National Science Board is terminated, effective immediately.”

It helps guide an agency that operates #AntarcticResearch stations, #telescopes, a fleet of #researchvessels and supports basic science #research in #laboratories across the #UnitedStates.

#uspol #auspol #TrumpRegime