04/23/2025
The claim that the NIH renewed funding for cruel Fauci beagle and trans mice experiments under the new Trump administration is partially true. Here's what's verified:
Beagle Experiments:
The NIH did renew a $3 million project at the University of Missouri-Columbia that infests hundreds of beagle puppies with ticks in vaccine experiments. The puppies have their fur shaved and capsules full of hungry ticks glued to their bare skin, with some dogs being denied pain relief. This project was initially funded by Dr. Anthony Fauci and has been extended until May 2026.
Transgender Animal Experiments:
The NIH also extended a $3.1 million grant for transgender animal testing at Indiana University, initially exposed by the White Coat Waste Project. The grant's end date was extended from June 2025 to June 2026.
Other Animal Testing Projects:
Additionally, the NIH has continued funding for other animal testing projects, including a laboratory in China that abuses 300 beagles per week in drug tests, and a lab at the NIH headquarters that has been torturing beagles in deadly septic shock experiments for over 25 years.
It's worth noting that the Trump administration has taken steps to cut funding for some animal testing projects, including canceling grants to some Chinese labs. However, many projects continue to receive funding.
Learn about alternatives to animal testing, U.S. laws that require alternative consideration, and what NIEHS does to support alternative methods