Johns Hopkins Slashes 2,000 Jobs After Trump Administration Cuts $800M in Grants

The Johns Hopkins University has announced the elimination of over 2,000 jobs in the U.S. and internationally after the administration of President Donald Trump terminated $800 million in grants. This marks the largest layoff in the university’s history, affecting 247 positions in the U.S. and 1,975 jobs across 44 countries.

The cuts impact key departments, including the Bloomberg School of Public Health, the medical school, and Jhpiego, a nonprofit dedicated to global health initiatives. The university described the funding loss as devastating, forcing them to wind down critical projects both domestically and abroad.

Since taking office on January 20, President Trump and billionaire ally Elon Musk have taken steps to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The Trump administration has canceled more than 80% of all USAID programs following a six-week review, according to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

The funding cut is expected to have widespread consequences, particularly for international health and education programs, with Johns Hopkins being one of the most heavily affected institutions.