A newly published letter to the editor warns of eerie similarities between health care debates in 2025 and the turbulent politics of 1939. It draws on historical illustrations—such as “The Man in the High Castle” and “Forgive Us Our Trespasses”—to show how policy choices can echo devastating events from the past.

Recent concerns about political interference in key government agencies call attention to how easily our institutions can be undermined. This opinion piece challenges readers to consider whether a culture of favoritism and retribution could become an accepted reality.