Meghan McCain Criticizes GOP Cuts to Glioblastoma Research

Meghan McCain publicly expressed her deep disappointment over significant funding cuts to glioblastoma research, the type of brain cancer that claimed her father, Senator John McCain. In a now-deleted post on social media, she criticized her fellow Republicans for supporting a government spending bill that slashed the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program's budget by 57%, resulting in a loss of $185 million for cancer research at the National Institutes of Health. McCain lamented the cuts, stating that the NIH has been a beacon of hope for patients and their families, providing vital treatments for glioblastoma. The American Cancer Society has raised concerns about the impact of these cuts on not only glioblastoma but also kidney, lung, and pancreatic cancer research. McCain's statements have sparked a broader discussion about the need for continued funding for cancer research, emphasizing that some government spending is necessary. The public reaction has been mixed, with many supporting her stance while others criticized the apparent hypocrisy of Republican priorities.