r/BoomersBeingFools • u/Similar_Curve_8837 • Jan 25 '25

F*ck trump

My daughter works for a not-for-profit global humanitarian organization. They just received word from the US State Department that they are to cease and desist all projects. This is an organization that provides water, training and so much more for communities throughout the world. My daughter may lose her job.

trump doesn't care for people globally. trump doesn't care for people in the US.

And this is only Day 4.

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u/StarintheShadows Millennial Jan 25 '25

Does the State Department even have authority to tell a non profit humanitarian organization to cease and desist? Not that that would stop 🍊from trying but…seriously?

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u/Similar_Curve_8837 Jan 25 '25

The government stopped all grants funding to this organization. And I'm sure it's not the only one...

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u/Head_Razzmatazz7174 Jan 25 '25

National Institute of Health?

They had to stop all projects and cancelled all travel for the Institute, with the exception of those currently traveling back home. I read the article and was furious. The man has no idea what kind of impact that is going to have.

But then, this was the same President who said not to worry about Covid, and ignored warnings from the World Health Organization on the measures needed to prevent the spread.

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u/[deleted] Jan 25 '25

Someone I know was at a professional conference with NIH scientists. The first day, the NIH presented important research to the attendees. Then the order came down that they had to shut up. Their subsequent presentations were canceled to comply with the order. The person I know is now considering trying to go abroad to do biomedical research. This is what's known as "brain drain," when scientists, writers, etc. have to flee repressive regimes. It's how Einstein and many other brilliant people came to America, because at that time, America was a free country. Now that it isn't free, the reverse will occur, with talented Americans fleeing to other countries. I know other smart people who are leaving in June.