The presence of scientific minds in the American political system has been severely lacking for decades, but the absence of scientist leaders has become more noticeable due to the current administration’s anti-science attitude. As a result, some scientists are now thinking of running for office in an effort to push back against the war on science.
In a recent opinion post published by The New York Times, the Trump administration’s disdain for science and President Donald Trump’s mistrust of experts in the scientific community is palpable. Not only is the sitting president of the United States an open climate change denier, he has also failed to fill many of the crucial roles in his administration related to the fields of science, including the president’s science adviser.
The current administration has even gone to great lengths to limit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by suppressing climate data as well as making budget approvals more difficult. So far, the only scientific field that the Trump government has shown interest in is space travel, which is largely all flair and no substance.
Some scientists have finally had enough of the government cracking down on facts and evidence, and geologist Jess Phoenix is incensed enough to plan a run for office. Phoenix was one of the key figures during the March for Science rally in Los Angeles last year. Speaking to Futurism, she discussed her intention to become the representative of the 25th Congressional District in California.
“Without elected officials who acknowledge both the validity and importance of science in every aspect of our lives, the United States is heading for disaster of epic proportions,” Phoenix explains.
The U.S. has already fallen from grace in the eyes of many countries, especially after President Trump decided to pull out of the Paris Climate Accord. Other countries have since risen up to become the leaders in this fight, including France, Germany, and even China.


Meta AI Push Could Add $26 Billion in Revenue by 2027, Wolfe Research Says
Huawei Chip Breakthrough Sparks Rally in Chinese Semiconductor Stocks
SpaceX Delays Starship V3 Launch Ahead of Potential Record IPO
MongoDB Q1 FY2027 Earnings Beat Expectations, Raises Full-Year Outlook
HP Q2 2026 Earnings Beat Expectations Despite Memory Chip Pressure
Samsung Union Dispute Escalates Over Semiconductor Bonus Vote
Mega IPOs Like SpaceX and OpenAI Could Reshape S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Portfolios in 2026
US Quantum Stocks Surge After $2 Billion Government Investment
Salesforce Q1 FY2027 Earnings Beat Expectations Despite Soft Q2 Revenue Outlook
Autodesk Beats Q1 Estimates, Acquires MaintainX for $3.6 Billion
SpaceX IPO Hype Raises Questions as Many Major Stock Debuts Underperform Market
Kentucky School District Secures $27 Million in Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Settlements
Synopsys Q2 FY2026 Earnings Beat Driven by AI and Semiconductor Demand
Marvell Stock Rises After Record Q1 FY2027 Earnings Fueled by AI Demand
PDG Explores $1 Billion Sale of China Data Center Assets
Samsung Workers Approve Wage Deal, Avoiding Major Strike and Boosting Chip Supply Confidence
Macquarie Names Five Taiwan AI Stocks Set to Benefit From Data Center Growth in 2026 



