A Good Question for Jay Bhattacharya

At In the Pipeline, Derek Lowe posts an open letter to NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya.That letter and the first reader comment on it are both worth reading.The nut of the letter is the following question which, I think, is the type of question that should be asked of any official who serves in this Trump Administration and who might seek any position of authority afterwards:I'll put it simply: as part of the Trump administration, you are surrounded by liars, Dr. Bhattacharya. It's sad and unfortunate, but it's true. This, like the rotting of a mackerel, works from the top down: our President lies constantly, widely, and vigorously about almost every topic that comes to his mind. How does working in this environment fit in with what I believe to be your own worldview, i.e. that you yourself are a truth-teller? Saying that Robert F. Kennedy is devoted to the scientific method does not help you make your case, in my own opinion. Is this something that bothers you in any way? I said…