This is not directly related to fusion, but has to do with the politicized environment in which scientists conduct their work. 
Plus I want to support my friends at JPL. 

“Twenty-Eight Senior Scientists and Engineers at JPL File Suit Against United States Government and California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Challenging NASA’s Unconstitutional Requirement of Invasive Background Investigations”  More Info>>

Well, after the way the Manhattan project leaked like a sieve, I think they should smile and shut up.