Fulbright Board Resigns, Citing Political Interference by Trump Administration
In a significant move, the entire Fulbright Scholarship Board has resigned, citing allegations of political interference by the Trump administration. Board members accuse the administration of unlawfully meddling in scholarship awards, claiming that aides blocked or canceled numerous scholarships. This mass resignation has raised alarms about the politicization of the prestigious Fulbright program and has sparked debates regarding the impact of such actions on academic and cultural exchange initiatives.
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