In a remarkable showdown, James O’Keefe confronted a National Institutes of Health (NIH) official after he was caught on hidden camera revealing tactics on how to bypass DOGE scrutiny and secure funding. The bold encounter underscores the vigilance and determination needed to keep our institutions accountable.
James Welch, serving as a genetic counselor at the NIH, was recorded by an undercover OMG journalist. Welch disclosed how he assists principal investigators at the NIH in altering terminology—changing “race” to “ancestry” in clinical trials—to sidestep DOGE scrutiny and secure essential funding.
Welch confessed:
“I had to go look at, like, what was leaked as far as the banned words, that DOGE is just like, control F searching for so I was trying to help [NIH investigator] suggest wording. I had suggested, like, ‘a history of ancestry’ instead of ‘race,’” Welch shared with the undercover OMG reporter.
In a shocking admission that raises serious concerns, Welch also expressed a desire to harm NIH personnel.
He revealed:
“My mom told me today not to shoot anybody because I’ve been buying guns but they won’t let me close enough to these f*cking people,” Welch said. He continued, “Well, why not be prepared? I don’t want to go down like a bitch.”
WATCH:
CAUGHT ON HIDDEN CAMERA: @NIH Genetic Counselor Tells Researchers to “Change ‘Race’ to ‘Ancestry’” in Clinical Trials to Evade @DOGE and Secure Funding; Admits to Wanting to Shoot People at NIH
“My mom told me today not to shoot anybody… but they won’t let me close enough to…”
— James O’Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII)
April 3, 2025
The NIH was quick to respond to Welch’s revelations, issuing a statement on their commitment to integrity in research funding. The agency highlighted their dedication to ensuring that future research aligns with NIH and HHS priorities, reaffirming their mission to Make America Healthy Again by focusing on evidence-based science.
JUST IN: OMG has received a statement from the NIH addressing James Welch’s comments on advising researchers to manipulate grant applications to bypass DOGE oversight:
“NIH is taking action to terminate research funding that is not aligned with NIH and HHS priorities. We remain…”
— James O’Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII)
April 3, 2025
In a dramatic pursuit, James O’Keefe chased Welch as he attempted to escape in his Tesla, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. During the chase, Welch arrogantly claimed superiority, dismissing O’Keefe’s challenge.
WATCH:
WILD INTERACTION: O’Keefe Chases NIH’s James Welch Speeding Away in Tesla Over Confrontation on Race Terminology Shift to Dodge DOGE Oversight
Welch: “I’m the expert, not you!”
“I care about people. You don’t care about people or their health.” https://t.co/wPRprVfjno
— James O’Keefe (@JamesOKeefeIII)
April 3, 2025
