The list refers to a reported directive during the Trump administration concerning specific words and phrases discouraged or prohibited from use in official documents and communications by certain government agencies, particularly within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). An example cited includes avoiding terms like “fetus,” “transgender,” and “evidence-based.”
The reported existence and nature of this list sparked significant controversy. Critics argued that such restrictions represented an attempt to suppress scientific discourse, distort data-driven reports, and potentially politicize public health information. Its historical context lies within broader debates about government transparency, scientific integrity, and the influence of political ideology on government communications.