In a controversial move, the Trump administration has fired all 22 members of the National Science Board (NSB), which oversees the National Science Foundation (NSF) and approves significant science funding allocations, including $8.8 billion. This mass ousting has sparked outrage among scientists and community leaders, who see it as a detrimental attack on scientific research and an alarming trend of anti-science policies. Critics have condemned the dismissal as a reckless strategy that undermines the integrity of independent scientific advisories. The abrupt termination of the board members has raised concerns about the future of scientific governance and the potential negative impact on ongoing research and development initiatives. The White House has cited legal justifications for this drastic action, but the broader implications for the scientific community and federal funding remain unclear.