Judge Sabotages Trump Again
A federal judge has ruled that over $1 billion in federal research grants—many tied to controversial diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs—must be reinstated, reversing action taken by the Trump administration to eliminate what critics saw as politically driven spending.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), under the Trump administration, moved to cancel more than $1.8 billion in taxpayer-funded grants, including over $440 million that had already been approved but not yet spent. These cuts primarily targeted DEI-related initiatives, which many Americans believe prioritize race and gender politics over merit and scientific value.
Judge Rules Against Trump-Era Cuts
On Monday, U.S. District Judge William Young, a Reagan appointee, sided against the NIH’s decision to revoke the funding. In a bench trial, he claimed the grant cancellations amounted to racial and LGBTQ discrimination, ordering that the full amount be reissued.
“The government cannot engage in racial discrimination, even when cloaked in policy,” said Judge Young. “I have never seen a record where racial bias was this evident.”
Trump’s DEI Crackdown Challenged
When President Donald Trump took office, his administration made it a priority to remove ideological programs from federal agencies, especially those rooted in identity politics. The NIH grants in question were flagged in White House budget documents as “DEI expenditures,” sparking efforts to cut them in favor of results-driven research and efficiency.
But Judge Young’s ruling paints a different picture—alleging that the cuts disproportionately affected minorities and LGBTQ groups. He stated that the cancellations violated federal anti-discrimination laws and the U.S. Constitution.
Conservative Concerns About Judicial Activism
For many conservatives—especially older Americans concerned about rising government overreach and cultural division—this decision signals a dangerous precedent. It raises alarms that taxpayer dollars may be redirected back into unaccountable DEI programs that focus more on identity than innovation.
The Department of Health and Human Services and the NIH have not responded to media requests for comment.
Key Takeaways:
- Over $1 billion in DEI-linked NIH grants to be reinstated after court ruling.
- Judge says Trump-era cuts constituted racial and LGBTQ discrimination.
- Critics argue this empowers ideological spending over merit-based research.
