Amidst increasing cuts to federal funding, scientists across the U.S. are expressing alarm over the politicization of scientific research under the Trump administration. Historians note that the current political climate mirrors tactics traditionally employed by autocratic regimes to undermine scientific integrity. With institutions like Harvard feeling the impact, young researchers are reportedly leaving the country, raising concerns about a potential brain drain. Experts warn that these funding cuts jeopardize public health and critical research advancements, as the reliability of scientific findings is increasingly questioned. As scientists face a politically charged environment where research is targeted for political expediency, the integrity of American science appears to be at its most vulnerable point.