Controversy over DEI Funding at National Cancer Institute
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner reveals cutting $4 million in DEI contracts and uncovering $1.9 billion in misplaced funds under the Biden administration. Watchdog group Do No Harm exposes the National Cancer Institute spending millions on DEI for racial minority workforce. Trump administration and Republicans push against DEI policies, favoring meritocracy. Elon Musk's DOGE cuts DEI funds. NCI grants support hiring initiatives for racial minorities. Do No Harm calls for NCI to stop promoting politically motivated DEI agenda.
Key Points
- Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner cuts $4 million in DEI contracts
- National Cancer Institute allocates $218 million in grants for racial minorities in the cancer workforce
- Trump administration and Republicans oppose DEI policies, advocate for meritocracy
- Elon Musk's DOGE cuts DEI-related funds
- NCI grants support hiring initiatives for racial minorities, criticized by watchdog group Do No Harm
Pros
- Efforts to uncover misplaced funds
- Exposing controversial DEI funding practices
Cons
- Criticism of DEI agenda in medical field
- Racial discrimination concerns