The work, they said, began decades ago with federal funding for basic research on bacterial immune systems. That led eventually, with more federal support, to the discovery of CRISPR. Federal investment in sequencing the human genome made it possible to identify KJ’s mutation. U.S. funding supported Dr. Liu’s lab and its editing discovery. A federal program to study gene editing supported Dr. Musunuru’s research. Going along in parallel was federally funded work that led to an understanding of KJ’s disease.
Honestly, give the bastard credit if he uses this as a reason to stop gutting research and continue supporting it. I mean, won’t happen, but I’m definitely sharing this article with every single trumpet I know.
Trump’s the kind of guy who will burn down the barn and then take credit for providing a great BBQ.