Diabetes org apologizes for ejecting scientists over criticism of Trump
The American Diabetes Association has apologized for ejecting five leading diabetes scientists from its annual meeting after they handed out copies of an editorial critical of the Trump administration. The scientists, including the editor-in-chief of the ADA's journal Diabetes Care, were escorted out by police and barred from the rest of the conference. The apology comes after intense backlash and criticism from the diabetes research community, with several ADA leaders resigning amid the controversy.
- ▪The American Diabetes Association ejected five scientists for handing out an editorial critical of the Trump administration
- ▪The scientists were escorted out by police and barred from the rest of the conference
- ▪The ADA has since apologized for its decision, citing a desire to bring the community back together
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“Shame on You” Diabetes org apologizes for ejecting scientists over criticism of Trump For days after the stunning incident, the ADA had doubled-down on the choice. Beth Mole – Jun 10, 2026 6:16 pm | 51 Police escort Dr. Steven Kahn out of a medical conference in New Orleans for handing out copies of an editorial critical of the Trump administration. Credit: Screenshot/MedPage Today Police escort Dr. Steven Kahn out of a medical conference in New Orleans for handing out copies of an editorial critical of the Trump administration.
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