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What Is A Blackout And Why Has Trump Ordered One At CDC, FDA And NIH?

What Is A Blackout And Why Has Trump Ordered One At CDC, FDA And NIH?


Published on 2025-01-22 14:20:53 - MSN
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  • The Trump Administration has placed a communications embargo on critical health agencies, including HHS, FDA, and CDC, suspending updates on data, publications, and health advisories. Concerns over censorship,

The article discusses a directive from former President Donald Trump to implement a "blackout" at key U.S. health agencies like the CDC, FDA, and NIH. This "blackout" refers to a policy where these agencies are barred from releasing any new public health information, including updates on ongoing health issues or research findings, without prior approval from the White House. This move was intended to control the narrative around public health, particularly during the sensitive time of the 2020 election and amidst the global health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Critics argue that this blackout could delay critical health information, potentially endangering public health by limiting transparency and the timely dissemination of vital data. The policy was seen as an attempt to manage the political fallout from the health crisis, ensuring that all communications aligned with the administration's messaging.

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