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Trump's Orders Undermine Science, Endanger Public Health

1/31/2025

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In the early days of the Trump administration, a flurry of executive orders struck at the heart of federal science, halting grant reviews and silencing CDC reports. By dismantling diversity and equity roles, the administration jeopardized environmental justice, prioritizing corporate interests over scientific integrity and endangering public health, especially for marginalized communities across the nation.

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Story summary

In the early days of the Trump administration, a flurry of executive orders struck at the heart of federal science, halting grant reviews and silencing CDC reports. By dismantling diversity and equity roles, the administration jeopardized environmental justice, prioritizing corporate interests over scientific integrity and endangering public health, especially for marginalized communities across the nation.