WATCH: RFK Jr. says firings at CDC were ‘necessary,’ blames organization for failed COVID policy
Summary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the HHS Secretary, spoke before the Senate Finance Committee, defending the firings at the CDC. He criticized the CDC's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and called the changes necessary to restore its reputation. The testimony followed calls for Kennedy's resignation from medical organizations.Key Facts
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
- Kennedy spoke to the Senate Finance Committee about the CDC.
- He claimed CDC policies during COVID-19 were harmful and "nonsensical."
- Kennedy supported the firing of CDC officials to improve the agency's effectiveness.
- He made an unsupported claim about children missing during the Biden administration.
- Over 20 medical groups have asked for Kennedy's resignation.
- Kennedy has previously shown anti-vaccine views and altered U.S. vaccine guidelines.
- He replaced a key panel of medical experts in preparation for the respiratory virus season.
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