"We recognize that much of the American public lost trust in the NIAID, the National Institutes of Health (NIH; of which the NIAID is a part), and in the greater scientific community." Factually incorrect statement on trust in Nature Medicine via NIH Director + co. 🧵 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

In fact, @pewresearch.org recent surveys show sustained, high levels of in trust in science and scientists; and yes, there are reasons to be concerned, but as in Covid, current HHS leadership will twist/shape facts to fit their narrative no matter what. www.statnews.com/2026/01/15/a...