Trump’s DOJ Sends Intimidating Letters to Medical Journals for Supposedly Being ‘Partisan’

Summary

The U.S. Department of Justice has sent letters to medical journals, alleging they are partisan and influenced by funders rather than scientific rigor, raising concerns about free speech under the First Amendment. CHEST and other journals received such letters, with spokespeople emphasizing their commitment to ethical peer review despite claims of editorial independence being questioned. This move reflects broader scrutiny of Trump's administration on partisan influences in academia, including criticism from legal groups like the ACLU and the Society for the Rule of Law. The situation underscores a shift toward authoritarian governance by Trump, affecting even those seen as allies.

Additional Summaries

The U.S. Department of Justice has sent letters to medical journals for supposedly being “partisan,” heavily suggesting that they’re spreading misinformation and are influenced by “funders” rather than medical science. Gizmodo has confirmed that the journal CHEST, a peer-reviewed publication on pulmonary care published by the American College of Chest Physicians, received a letter this week. And MedPage Today reports that at least two other journals have received similar intimidating letters. It’s not yet clear which other journals cited by MedPage Today may have received the letters. Yes, they’re coming for the medical journals now, as ridiculous as that sounds.