Former President Donald Trump addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) held in ... [+] the Hyatt Regency on Feb. 28, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Getty ImagesKey FactsThe White House's Office of Science and Technology Policy sent a letter to federal agencies Monday requesting a review of existing science policies to uncover and root out any potential political interference that may have been enacted. The Trump White House also eschewed medical guidance when it came to its internal policies, regularly holding events that didn't include social distancing and where masking wasn't required. Further ReadingThe Biden administration will investigate Trump-era attacks on science. to Review Attacks on Science Under Trump (The New York Times)Full coverage and live updates on the Coronavirus

Source: Forbes March 29, 2021 17:48 UTC