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Trump Administration Targets Humanities Grants Amid Diversity Concerns

3/8/2026

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In March 2026, the U.S. President Donald Trump administration sought to cut National Endowment for the Humanities grants tied to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
Employees from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency used ChatGPT to evaluate grant summaries.
Their assessments labeled a documentary on Jewish women's slave labor and a series on American music history as promoting inclusivity, raising concerns about funding-cut criteria.

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In March 2026, the U.S. President Donald Trump administration sought to cut National Endowment for the Humanities grants tied to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives.
Employees from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency used ChatGPT to evaluate grant summaries.
Their assessments labeled a documentary on Jewish women's slave labor and a series on American music history as promoting inclusivity, raising concerns about funding-cut criteria.