Trump Administration Cuts $800 Million in Federal Funding, Cancels Columbia Grants and $16.6 Million Clinical Trial

The Trump administration's recent decision to cut federal funding has led to significant repercussions across several universities, including Columbia University, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Pennsylvania. Columbia has begun notifying faculty of canceled grants, with reports indicating that hundreds of research grants have been affected. This includes a $16.6 million grant for a clinical trial on maternal mortality that was already underway. Faculty members have expressed concern over the impact of these cuts, with some predicting imminent layoffs. Johns Hopkins University is facing cuts totaling $800 million, prompting plans for layoffs and the cancellation of health projects. The University of Pennsylvania has responded to anticipated funding cuts by implementing a hiring freeze and other budgetary changes. The Trump administration's actions are seen as part of a broader strategy that threatens to slash funding to a total of 60 universities, raising alarms among academic institutions nationwide.