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Trump's DOGE Cuts $100M in DEI Grants Using ChatGPT

3/20/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) canceled over $100 million in National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grants, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) projects.
Court documents show DOGE used ChatGPT to flag DEI grants, including a $349,000 NEH grant for the High Point Museum.
DOGE staff admitted the cuts did not reduce the federal deficit.
The cancellations affected many projects nationwide and raised concerns about DEI criteria.

History

Historical Context

In 2017, the Trump administration proposed significant budget cuts, including the elimination of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), which received about $150 million annually. This move echoed earlier threats to cultural funding, raising concerns about the future of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The recent cancellation of over $100 million in NEH grants further jeopardizes cultural preservation and educational outreach across the United States.

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Story summary

The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) canceled over $100 million in National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grants, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) projects.
Court documents show DOGE used ChatGPT to flag DEI grants, including a $349,000 NEH grant for the High Point Museum.
DOGE staff admitted the cuts did not reduce the federal deficit.
The cancellations affected many projects nationwide and raised concerns about DEI criteria.

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