• Why scientists fear a brain drain in the U.S.

  • Apr 14 2025
  • Length: 9 mins
  • Podcast

Why scientists fear a brain drain in the U.S.

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  • President Donald Trump’s early moves have sparked fears that the United States will suffer a brain drain of scientists, researchers and scientific programs. Experts are warning that if there is a brain drain, that could hurt America’s reputation as a beacon of scientific inquiry — it could even impact the US economy. POLITICO's Zack Colman breaks down what Trump is doing and the potential impacts. Plus, POLITICO reported Friday that more than 5 percent of the staff at the Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management are taking voluntary severance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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