NIH Employees Condemn Trump's Medical Research Policies | JQJO

Over 60 NIH employees signed a letter criticizing the Trump administration's handling of medical research. The letter, dubbed "The Bethesda Declaration," accuses the administration of illegally withholding funds, jeopardizing research participants, and censoring crucial studies. Signatories, fearing retribution, expressed concerns about unethical and potentially illegal orders. They stated that these policies undermine the NIH's mission and harm public health domestically and internationally.