‘We’re up against China & screwing around’: Ex-Google CEO on Trump’s science policies

 Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has criticized Donald Trump’s science policies, labeling them as “madness” and “too stupid,” fearing they undermine America’s technological competitiveness against China. He highlighted funding cuts for universities and research agencies, leading to hiring freezes and concerns about international talent avoiding the U.S. due to immigration uncertainties. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has criticized Donald Trump’s science policies, labeling them as “madness” and “too stupid,” fearing they undermine America’s technological competitiveness against China. He highlighted funding cuts for universities and research agencies, leading to hiring freezes and concerns about international talent avoiding the U.S. due to immigration uncertainties.