This seems to be a big problem with USA in general - political appointees in fields where objective truth is vital. Having a legal system that can't arrest, ch

This seems to be a big problem with USA in general - political appointees in fields where objective truth is vital. Having a legal system that can't arrest, charge, prosecute anyone because politics says not to means you don't have rule of law. If someone is recorded saying they committed sex offences then they should get a police interview regardless of their job. Having a disease control department that can't give scientific advice because a political appointee won't like it; might as well close that department, it's no longer useful. Or, you could address the root issue.