Americans trust Fauci more than RFK Jr.
A new Annenberg Public Policy Center survey finds Americans trust career scientists and professional health associations more than politicized figures such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with Anthony Fauci rated higher. The DOJ is appealing a judge's order that blocked subpoenas to clinics including QueerDoc amid the administration's campaign against pediatric gender-affirming care. Separate items: researchers and companies urged in Science to treat health data as a public-utility asset; semaglutide pills from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly could further disrupt obesity care; acetaminophen orders for pregnant patients fell after a Trump press conference; and over 50 U.S. medical schools agreed to expand nutrition education toward 40 hours by fall 2026. STAT coverage also highlights FDA skepticism about UniQure's Huntington's therapy and HHS discussions on clinical AI adoption.
Why it mattersAnnenberg Public Policy Center survey shows greater trust in career scientists than political appointees.