Trump reportedly tells CDC: You can’t use these 7 words

Dec. 16, 2017, (Gephardt Daily) — Numerous news sources are reporting that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been banned by the Trump Administration from using seven words in any official documents for the 2019 budget.

The banned words are “diversity,” “fetus,” “transgender,” “vulnerable,” “entitlement,” “science-based” and “evidence-based,” according to The Washington Post, CNN, and multiple other media sites.

Fox News also covered the story, based on the Washington Post and Associated Press reports.

According to CNN, “Alternative word choices reportedly were presented in some cases. For instance, in lieu of ‘evidence-based’ or ‘science-based,’ an analyst might say, ‘CDC bases its recommendations on science in consideration with community standards and wishes,’ the source said. But those working on the Zika virus’s effect on developing fetuses may be at a loss for appropriate — or acceptable — words.”

The Hill reported that, “Analysts are reportedly prohibited from using the phrases in official documents they prepare for the 2019 budget, which is expected to be released in February.”

The Hill added that an analyst who attended the meeting told the Washingrton Post “that other branches of President Trump’s health department are likely adhering to the same list of banned words. The source said that others at the meeting reacted with surprise when given the list.

“It was very much, ‘Are you serious? Are you kidding?’ ” the analyst said, “In my experience, we’ve never had any pushback from an ideological standpoint.”

Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisc.,  tweeted Saturday, “This is deeply disturbing and offensive. Shame on you, @realDonaldTrump.”

According to CNN, “Health and Human Services spokesman Matt Lloyd disputed the report in a statement to CNN.