Protect Science & Free Speech! Stop the micromanaging of VA research!

I’m writing to urge you to take immediate action to stop the censorship currently happening within the Department of Veterans Affairs. As reported by The Guardian, VA doctors and scientists are being gagged from speaking publicly or publishing research without political approval. This is not only a clear violation of the First Amendment—it’s a direct assault on science, healthcare, and the wellbeing of our veterans. Silencing researchers who are trying to improve medical care and public health is reckless. It hinders critical scientific progress and puts ideology over evidence. This is not governance—it’s a war on science. You have the power and responsibility to defend free speech, protect public health, and ensure science can operate independently of political interference. Please speak out and support immediate oversight and legislation to end this dangerous practice.