Federal funding for scientific research was already in turmoil.

Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., the ranking member of the Science Committee, said in a statement, “This is the latest stupid move made by a president who continues to harm science and American innovation. The NSB is apolitical. It advises the president on the future of NSF. It unfortunately is no surprise a president who has attacked NSF from day one would seek to destroy the board that helps guide the Foundation. 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 bozo the clown move.”

  • amorangi@lemmy.nzEnglish
    5·
    1 day ago

    Call me crazy, but what a stupid political system that puts the entire executive in the hands of one person.

    • SleeplessCityLights@programming.devEnglish
      3·
      22 hours ago

      We historically called those people Cesar, or Emperor, or King, and in Africa they call themselves President. I like to think he is more of a Robert Mungabe because of the ethnic cleansing, incompetence, and scapegoating with crimes against peace & humanity. Americans should start learning about Zimbabwe’s history. There will be no outside force to occupy America and prevent lawlessness.