They believe that because an elite few (Project 2025 authors and others) want all science to be demoted in the eyes of the public. Because that way lies control

They believe that because an elite few (Project 2025 authors and others) want all science to be demoted in the eyes of the public. Because that way lies control of the masses. The last thing an authoritarian leader wants is a challenge to his authority, one that scientists will almost certainly provide.