Impact of Trump Administration on Health Policy and Research Funding

This chapter examines the early actions of the Trump administration and their significant effects on health policy and NIH funding, particularly highlighting cuts in reimbursement rates for basic research. The speakers discuss the ramifications of these funding changes on academic institutions and the complexities surrounding grant approvals, emphasizing potential chaos from proposed reductions in indirect costs. Additionally, they touch on the broader implications of governmental funding decisions, including the historical context of partnerships with religious organizations and the ongoing controversies surrounding diversity initiatives in public health funding.