PSI Minority Staff Report Exposes Trump Administration's Corruption of Science

Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations analysis documents Trump Administration’s attacks on science that have endangered Americans’ health and safety
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI), released a report today analyzing the ways in which the Trump Administration has interfered with science since January 20, 2025. PSI’s analysis identified at least 57 instances of baseless firings, cuts to research, or blatantly unscientific decisions that favor industry over public health. These actions included ousting thousands of experienced researchers and public health workers from their jobs, installing vaccine opponents to dictate immunization policy, and indefinitely delaying critical studies into potential life-saving interventions.
“In just eight months, the Trump Administration has corrupted science and attacked public health. Our analysis found 57 instances of this interference, which I fear may just be the tip of the iceberg,”said Blumenthal.“From silencing scientists to halting research to undermining access to vaccines, our PSI report lays bare all of the ways in which this Administration has put the health and safety of all Americans at risk. If we continue on the trajectory put in motion by Secretary Kennedy and other Administration officials, we will not just roll back the clock on scientific advancements—we will needlessly lose lives.”
The full text of PSI’s report isavailable here. A summary of key findings from PSI’s analysis is available below:
Censored Research and Suppressed Scientific Speech:
Abandoned Scientific Institutions and Slashed Their Resources:
Put Ideology Over Public Health:
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