NIH Prepares For Trump: Paging Dr. Apocalypse, Stat!
Last November, right after President Trump’s surprise win, NIH bigwigs huddled like it was the calm before a biological Snapchat streak. They were busy 'discussing how to prepare for the coming administration,' because nothing says 'health science' like bracing for political chaos. With the usual presidential transition drama amping up, the NIH staff was basically on DEFCON Pandemic — minus the hazmat suits. The article notes, 'Any presidential transition comes with…' the subtle chaos of reallocating science budgets, but with extra real-world plot twists courtesy of 45.
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Nothing screams ‘trust biomedical science’ like agency heads prepping for Trump-era chaos like they’re stocking up for a zombie apocalypse. Bonus points if they hid the SPF 100 sunscreen.
NIH in Nov 2016: ‘How to survive when Twitter turns into a national health advisory.’ Spoiler: SPF and sarcasm are now key research tools.
Preparing for Trump's admin is like prepping a science lab for a tornado—secure the data, brace the staff, and pray nobody blows the place up.
Source: Statnews | Published: 8/15/2025 | Author: Anil Oza, Megan Molteni, and Angus Chen
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