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Latest Trump Executive Order On Healthcare Politicizes Grantmaking

Last updated: August 10, 2025 4:25 am
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The recent executive order issued by President Trump has stirred controversy in the healthcare sector, particularly within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The order mandates that all federal grants must undergo scrutiny and approval by senior political appointees within each agency under the HHS. Grants must align with the president’s agenda and national interests, raising concerns about the politicization of grantmaking decisions.

Specific guidelines in the executive order prohibit awarding grants based on race, supporting transgender individuals, facilitating illegal immigration, or compromising American values. This directive allows for the cancellation of previously awarded grants if they no longer align with agency priorities, providing the administration with broad discretion over research funding.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a global leader in biomedical research, stands to be significantly impacted by these changes. NIH-funded research plays a critical role in advancing scientific knowledge and driving early-phase clinical trials. However, the administration’s actions introduce risks and uncertainties into research funding, exacerbating existing budget cuts and defunding threats.

Furthermore, the Government Accountability Office has accused the Trump administration of violating the law by terminating approximately 1,800 NIH grants. The inclusion of nearly 200 flagged terms in grant applications, ranging from “gender” to “race,” adds another layer of scrutiny to the grant process, potentially hindering vital research efforts.

The inflammatory language used in the executive order, condemning “frivolous grants” and “unfocused research,” has drawn criticism from the research community. Researchers invest significant time and effort in grant applications, which undergo rigorous peer review processes before approval. The stringent requirements for grant applications, which can take months to prepare, highlight the dedication and expertise required to secure funding.

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Overall, the executive order represents a significant shift in how research priorities are set and grants are awarded, empowering political appointees to influence funding decisions. This shift jeopardizes the longstanding partnership between the federal government and research institutions, undermining the independence of research priorities and peer review processes. By politicizing the grantmaking process, federal agencies risk losing credibility as reliable funders of scientific research.

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