If we ignore our scientists, but Russia pays attention to theirs, who prevails?

If we ignore our scientists, but Russia pays attention to theirs, who prevails? Dumb US decisions ahead! [ https://goo.gl/ZgQmmU ] Another series of Confederate actions not in the national interest of the United States....
https://www.ucsusa.org/center-science-and-democracy/abandoning-science-advice-trump-administration-sidelines-advisory-committees