Trending Now: Under Trump, scientists can speak — as long as they mostly toe the line

The president on Wednesday disputed CDC director Robert Redfield's warning that a second wave of the coronavirus in the winter could be "even more difficult" than the current situation, resulting in a remarkable spectacle at the White House briefing. The conflict provided another illustration of Trump's tenuous relationship with his own administration's scientific and public health experts. The unofficial message from the Oval Office is that those who challenge the president's erratic and often inaccurate coronavirus views will be punished — or made to atone.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     Trending Now Apr 23, 7:59 AM     Under Trump, scientists can speak — as long as they mostly toe the line The president on Wednesday disputed CDC director Robert Redfield's warning that a second wave of the coronavirus in the winter could be "even more difficult" than the current situation, resulting in a remarkable spectacle at the White House briefing. The conflict provided another illustration of Trump's tenuous relationship with his own administration's scientific and public health experts. The unofficial message from the Oval Office is that those who challenge the president's erratic and often inaccurate coronavirus views will be punished — or made to atone. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2020 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071