Publish at June 24 2026 Updated June 24 2026
Upon taking office for the second time, Donald Trump decided to purge a large portion of the web pages that did not align with his policies. Within a matter of hours, all information on issues such as diversity, inclusion, climate change, gender transition, and so on had disappeared.
If this had affected only the United States, one might sense an aversion to science among certain political factions and segments of the population—especially when the science does not support their views. But this censorship sent shockwaves through the scientific community, which offered little resistance to this head-on assault.
Some have fallen in line for the duration of this administration, while others have turned their attention to other nations. Europe, having witnessed this unfold, has begun trying to help their colleagues as best they can. Some have offered them asylum, while others are taking advantage of the presence of European laboratories on North American soil to keep enlightened minds in environments not subject to Washington’s demands.
Nevertheless, Europe is also witnessing a rise in anti-science sentiment in several countries. Will scientists have to resist and find ways to preserve data on the sly? This potential future raises questions.
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