Craig McLean said many scientists "are worried about President Donald Trump's return to office — after he undermined science in his first term."

“Neil knows that America uses NOAA’s products every day,” said Craig McLean, a career civil servant who was the agency’s chief scientist during Mr. Trump’s first term. “His last tenure showed the limits of good will against political bullying.”

President Trump selects Neil Jacobs to lead NOAA again, known for the "Sharpiegate" incident during Hurricane Dorian.