Summary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that former CDC director Susan Monarez lied about being fired for not supporting unscientific vaccine recommendations. Monarez had claimed that she was asked to endorse these recommendations by Kennedy. Her firing led to unrest within the CDC, including resignations and a walkout.
Key Facts
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the current Health Secretary.
- Kennedy accused Susan Monarez of lying about why she was fired from the CDC.
- Monarez claimed she refused to support vaccine recommendations not based on science.
- Her firing caused uproar, leading to resignations and a walkout at the CDC.
- The issue arose during a Senate Finance Committee hearing.
- Monarez wrote an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal criticizing Kennedy.
- She argued that the CDC needs leadership that insists on proof-based decisions.
