The National Institutes of Health has slashed funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion-focused projects by 80%, saving taxpayers $168.7 million in the first six months of the Trump administration, according to an exclusive Do No Harm study shared with Newsmax.

Dr. Kurt Miceli, medical director at Do No Harm hailed the cuts as a “turning point” that prioritizes “merit and scholarship over ideology,” redirecting resources toward high-impact biomedical research.

This shift marks a significant reform in how federal research dollars are allocated, Miceli told Newsmax. “Taxpaying Americans’ hard-earned dollars should not be wasted on programs steeped in identity politics. The administration knows this, which is why they’ve taken decisive action.”

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