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Trump's Administration Sparks 'War on Science' Fears

7/19/2025

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Under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Trump administration has ignited fears of a "war on science." His sweeping firings and slashes to research funding jeopardize public health, leading to plummeting vaccination rates and a resurgence of diseases like measles. Legal battles are brewing, underscoring the dire implications for healthcare and the integrity of science.

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Under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Trump administration has ignited fears of a "war on science." His sweeping firings and slashes to research funding jeopardize public health, leading to plummeting vaccination rates and a resurgence of diseases like measles. Legal battles are brewing, underscoring the dire implications for healthcare and the integrity of science.