Account

The Actual News

Just the Facts, from multiple news sources.

WATCH: Sen. Mullin cites recording as he accuses CDC leader of repeatedly lying, later walks it back

WATCH: Sen. Mullin cites recording as he accuses CDC leader of repeatedly lying, later walks it back

Summary

Senator Markwayne Mullin questioned former CDC Director Susan Monarez in a Senate hearing, claiming she lied about a conversation with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Monarez denied the accusation, maintaining the details of the conversation.

Key Facts

  • Senator Markwayne Mullin is from Oklahoma and is a member of the Republican Party.
  • Mullin accused former CDC Director Susan Monarez of lying during a Senate hearing.
  • The focus of the accusation was a conversation between Monarez and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
  • Mullin mentioned that the meeting where the conversation took place was recorded.
  • Monarez insisted that Kennedy told her he couldn't trust her, and she offered him the option to fire her.
  • Mullin challenged Monarez's honesty repeatedly during the hearing.

Source Information