	▲	SilentM68 an hour ago \| parent [-]
		That is true, but in all fairness, every politician has at one time, or another requested all sorts of nonsense to appease the base, not just presidents hence the term "political lobbying". If you look up the definition of 'politics," it's the method or strategy: sometimes used to describe the tactics, schemes, or "art" used to gain influence, sometimes carrying a negative connotation of manipulation or intrigue. Everybody has done it since the beginning of time :\|

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zamadatix 3 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

24.4 in 2026 is less than 19.2 in 2016. I wouldn't call it a giant squeeze or anything though, but these raw numbers almost imply the opposite kind of misunderstanding.

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SiempreViernes 3 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

The admin has tried two times in a row to cut the total budget by 20%, and the science budget by 50%

So, probably that squeeze?

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nine_k 2 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Are these numbers adjusted for inflation? $19.2B in 20216 dollars would be $26.4B in 2026 dollars.

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VanTheBrand an hour ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Accounting for inflation the 2026 budget is 2 Billion less than the 2016 budget.

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andrewstuart 3 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

You’re kinda implying that there’s a few people standing around in a shed, and that really don’t cost too much.