Trump and Musk’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ promised rational, data-driven cuts—then immediately targeted $100 million in humanities grants based on pure ideology, not merit. A federal judge ruled the terminations ‘blatant’ discrimination and unconstitutional. So much for objective reform: DOGE is just a partisan gutting machine dressed up as fiscal responsibility.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/08/doge-humanities-grants-unconstitutional