Trump admin is "destroying medical research," Senate report finds

The Senate report accuses the Trump administration of undermining medical research in the United States. It finds that the administration's policies and actions have led to chaos and disruption in the scientific community, hampering critical research efforts. The report cites concerns raised by the director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), who dismissed worries about the impact of the administration's actions during a Senate hearing. However, the report argues that the administration has cut funding, imposed restrictive policies, and created an environment of uncertainty that is detrimental to the scientific community's ability to conduct important medical research. The report highlights the potential consequences of these actions, which could hinder the development of new treatments and breakthroughs in areas such as cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and other critical health issues. It calls on the administration to prioritize and support scientific research, rather than undermine it, for the benefit of public health and the country's long-term scientific and technological leadership.