(DailyAnswer.org) – Senator Ted Cruz has accused the National Science Foundation of misappropriating $2 billion, sparking a heated debate.
At a Glance
- Sen. Ted Cruz published a report on NSF’s alleged misallocation of funds towards DEI initiatives.
- Over $2.05 billion was allocated to projects that Cruz claims promote neo-Marxist ideals.
- Biden-Harris administration mandated DEI values in all taxpayer-funded R&D.
- Cruz calls for cessation of DEI policies and bans on discriminatory funding.
Cruz’s Allegations Against NSF
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz released an investigative report accusing the National Science Foundation (NSF) of spending over $2 billion on projects promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), which he describes as “neo-Marxist class warfare propaganda.” The report alleges that this constitutes more than a quarter of NSF spending, supporting projects with left-wing ideological leanings.
The Biden-Harris administration has reportedly incorporated DEI values into all taxpayer-funded research and development. Over 3,483 grants during their administration are identified as supporting such initiatives. Projects at institutions like Northwestern University and San Jose State University include efforts to promote racial equity and climate justice.
Debate Over Ideological Influence
The report also identifies 3,483 grants (over 10% of all NSF grants) during the Biden-Harris administration as supporting questionable projects. These grants are categorized into themes such as Status, Social Justice, Gender, Race, and Environmental Justice. Examples cited in the report include projects aiming to “disrupt[] racialized privilege in the STEM classroom.” This has fueled ongoing discussions about the role of ideological perspectives in academic environments.
“disrupt[] racialized privilege in the STEM classroom” – Kelly Cross.
Sen. Cruz calls for Congress to end the politicization of NSF funding, recommending that federal funding be denied to institutions permitting discrimination. Cruz’s database of over $2.05 billion in awards showcases the extent of alleged ideological influence, sparking further call for scrutiny.
Calls for Action and Response
In response to these alleged misallocations, Sen. Ted Cruz has called for significant scrutiny of the awards cataloged in the database. His claims emphasize the impact of DEI initiatives on undermining research efforts, eroding the confidence of the scientific community, and causing divisions among Americans.
“Over the past few weeks, the Trump administration has been taking a sledgehammer to the radical left’s woke nonsense. DEI initiatives have poisoned research efforts, eroded confidence in the scientific community, and fueled division among Americans. I am proud to release our investigation’s database, which exposes how the Biden administration weaponized federal agencies to push a far-left ideology. Congress must end the politicization of NSF funding and restore integrity to scientific research.” – Sen. Ted Cruz.
The report and the accompanying database have intensified nationwide discourse on public funding in academia, questioning whether these funds should primarily focus on traditional scientific objectives rather than inclusive policies.
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