President Trump Issues Executive Order to Enhance Scientific Integrity in Federal Agencies

On May 23, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the "Restoring Gold Standard Science" executive order, mandating federal agencies to prioritize transparency, reproducibility, objectivity, and accuracy in their scientific processes. The order directs agency heads to foster open dialogue, consider dissenting viewpoints, and safeguard employees from suppression of alternative scientific opinions. This move addresses the reproducibility crisis in modern science, a challenge ignored by previous administrations. The EO emphasizes the importance of reliable science in shaping impactful policies, ensuring that the public and experts can assess the scientific basis of federal rules. Marlo Lewis, a senior fellow at the Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI), praised the order as a transformative shift in national policy. He highlighted its focus on avoiding unrealistic models and identifying data manipulation as scientific malpractice. CEI strongly supports the EO and urges collaboration with Congress to institutionalize these standards beyond Trump's presidency. The executive order underscores a commitment to scientific integrity, aiming to enhance accountability and openness in federal rulemaking.

Published: 5/28/2025