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Police Eject Anti-Trump Editorial Handout, NIH Director Removed

6/6/2026

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Police removed conference attendees after they handed out an editorial criticizing President Donald Trump’s administration.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, was removed while a NIH adviser spoke.
Officers warned that returning would be trespassing, could lead to arrest, seized badges and barred re-entry.
Louisiana State Police said organizers requested the removals.

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Police removed conference attendees after they handed out an editorial criticizing President Donald Trump’s administration.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health, was removed while a NIH adviser spoke.
Officers warned that returning would be trespassing, could lead to arrest, seized badges and barred re-entry.
Louisiana State Police said organizers requested the removals.