Summary
Former CDC officials have criticized Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s actions, saying they are harmful to American health. They objected to his policies like cutting support for vaccines and firing healthcare workers, and stated these actions could increase the risk of disease outbreaks.
Key Facts
- Former CDC leaders criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his healthcare policies.
- He has restricted vaccine access and pulled funding for medical research.
- Kennedy fired thousands of healthcare workers.
- The CDC's former director, Dr. Susan Monarez, was fired for not aligning with the administration's policies.
- Kennedy's actions led to at least 600 CDC staff being fired.
- He reduced $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccine research.
- Critics say his policies might lead to disease outbreaks and affect healthcare insurance through Medicare.
- RFK Jr. has a history of doubting vaccine effectiveness, promoting alternative treatments instead.
