Letter to the editor: It’s obvious why report withheld
To the editor:
Dot Nary’s recent letter stated that we should all be asking “why?” in regard to the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report report being withheld.
Unless you voted for Trump and support his policies, the rest of us know exactly why. It has not been a secret that Trump vilified the CDC during COVID-19, and tried to control CDC communications during his first administration. It has not been a secret that Trump issues sprawling orders without forethought. It has not been a secret that Trump has been vengeful in his rhetoric and values loyalty over expertise and experience. And finally, it has not been a secret that many elected Republicans conform to Trump’s will.
There’s no need to ask why. The answer is obvious.
Linda K Reynolds,
Lawrence