Trump Officials Award $2 Million to Queens Art School

Trump‑appointed officials at the National Endowment for the Humanities handed a $2 million grant to a tiny Queens art school with just three staff, a move that reflects a new pattern of massive, politically‑picked funding. Critics, echoing cultural‑industry skeptics like IndieWire’s take on the Oscars, warn the practice signals a shift toward flashy, top‑down patronage that may sideline merit‑based arts support.