In a growing uproar at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), scientists and employees have issued multiple public declarations and letters condemning the significant funding cuts proposed by the Trump administration. More than 300 NIH staff members have collectively rebuked these cuts, highlighting concerns over their impact on biomedical research and public health. The current NIH chief, Jay Bhattacharya, is facing intense criticism for his response to these policies, as thousands of employees express their dissent. In light of proposed budget cuts, which include an estimated $12 billion reduction in funding for vital research and the cancellation of numerous grants, NIH scientists have taken a stand to protect the integrity of their work and its implications for American health.