Former CDC official describes "pure chaos" as RFK Jr. sought to transform health agency
Summary
Dr. Debra Houry, former chief medical officer at the CDC, said there was "pure chaos" after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became involved in trying to change the CDC. She also expressed concern that the scientific honesty of federal health agencies is in danger.Key Facts
- Dr. Debra Houry worked as chief medical officer at the CDC.
- She left the CDC in protest after the previous director, Susan Monarez, was fired.
- Houry described the situation at the CDC as "pure chaos" when Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took charge.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aimed to transform the health agency.
- Houry warned that these changes could threaten the scientific integrity of U.S. federal health agencies.
- The comments were made on the TV program "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
- The CDC is a key federal agency focused on public health.
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