Trump’s D.E.I. Cuts Are Hurting Rural, White Americans, Too

The article discusses the impact of the Trump administration's cuts to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The article suggests that these cuts are disproportionately hurting rural, white Americans who had supported Trump's presidential campaign. The article states that the NIH has terminated hundreds of diversity grants awarded to young researchers, many of whom come from the same rural, white communities that backed Trump. This move is seen as undermining the efforts to promote diversity and inclusivity in the scientific community, which could have long-term consequences for these communities. The article highlights the potential unintended consequences of the Trump administration's policies, where the very people they aimed to support may be adversely affected. It suggests that the cuts to DEI programs may have wider implications, beyond just the scientific community, and could exacerbate existing disparities in underrepresented groups' access to opportunities and resources.