At the recent annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) in New Orleans, five prominent scientists were expelled for distributing a critical editorial regarding the Trump administration's impact on scientific research. The individuals involved included Steven Kahn, the editor-in-chief of Diabetes Care, and former ADA president Desmond Schatz. They handed out reprints of the editorial outside the venue where NIH director Jay Bhattacharya was scheduled to speak, but he canceled, and another official took his place. The ADA confirmed the removal, citing a violation of the conference's code of conduct, which prohibits disruptive behavior. According to Aaron Kelly, a pediatrics professor at the University of Minnesota, they were forcibly removed by security, which he described as a clear instance of censorship. The ADA's statement emphasized the necessity for all attendees to conduct themselves professionally and respectfully, free from any form of harassment or disruptive actions. This incident has raised concerns about academic freedom and the treatment of scientists expressing dissenting opinions at professional gatherings.