The CDC is operating under significant communication constraints as current and former officials reveal that the Trump Administration is controlling the topics available for discussion. The agency is subject to new layers of review from political appointees, creating an environment of fear regarding potential job cuts. Many communications are now verbally dictated, creating additional uncertainty. A recent memo emphasizes that external communication must comply with executive orders, highlighting that scientific research, particularly articles conflicting with administration directives, could face withdrawal requests, further jeopardizing academic freedoms.
"At this point, the administration is controlling what topics may be covered and which may not," says a senior CDC official, requesting anonymity to speak about internal discussions.
The document notes that "if in doubt, err on the side of requesting approval," indicating a climate of uncertainty regarding compliance to new directives.
Leadership at the Department of Health and Human Services continue to keep close tabs on the information coming out of the agency, restricting what career scientists can publish.
Authors who've submitted manuscripts are being instructed to ask journal editors to withdraw them if they are in conflict with Trump's executive order on gender."
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