An institution that awards the Nobel prizes has indicated that academic freedom is under threat in the USA due to political interference, especially under Trump's administration.

The Vice President of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Ylva Engstrom, warned that the measures proposed by Donald Trump could have devastating effects on academic freedom and scientific research. Critics argue that his policies, including budget cuts for research institutions, will limit scientists' ability to publish and obtain funding. Despite these accusations, the Trump administration claims that its measures will promote innovation. The Nobel Prize for various fields is set to be announced next week, and the impact of the policies on scientific research remains a major concern.