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WATCH: Ousted CDC Director Monarez says that RFK Jr. disparaged CDC employees

WATCH: Ousted CDC Director Monarez says that RFK Jr. disparaged CDC employees

Summary

Former CDC Director Susan Monarez testified to a Senate committee that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized CDC employees. She said Kennedy called the CDC corrupt and claimed they contributed to harm during the COVID outbreak.

Key Facts

  • Susan Monarez is a former director of the CDC.
  • She spoke to a Senate committee about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments.
  • Monarez stated that Kennedy labeled the CDC as "the most corrupt federal agency."
  • Kennedy allegedly claimed that CDC workers caused harm to children.
  • He accused CDC of being influenced by pharmaceutical companies.
  • Kennedy said the CDC advised hospitals to delay COVID patient care until severe symptoms appeared.

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