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.