PLEDGE TO IGNORE TRUMP INTERFERENCE—9 drug companies issued joint pledge that they would “stand w/ science” and not put forward vaccine until thoroughly vetted for safety & efficacy. Good move, but sad it’s even necessary given Trump meddling FDA. #COVID19 nytimes.com/2020/09/08/wor… 
2) “The companies did not rule out seeking an emergency authorization of their vaccines, but promised that any potential coronavirus vaccine would be decided based on “large, high quality clinical trials” and that they would follow guidance from regulatory agencies like FDA.”
3) ... but that last sentence begs the question... what if Trump meddles with his FDA again? it’s happened before with installing a political spokesperson who worked for Ted Cruz to FDA head of public affairs.
