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The U.S. relied on these science advisers. Then the Trump administration cut them

NPR Science · August 29, 2026 at 6:00 AM

The U.S. relied on these science advisers. Then the Trump administration cut them

The federal government recruits top experts to volunteer to advise on pressing research issues of the day.

Since President Trump took office, hundreds of these experts have been dismissed. (Image credit: Lucy Lu for NPR)

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