Sanders pressures RFK Jr. to resign as Health chief after CDC chaos
Dr. Demetre Daskalakis resigned from CDC amid ethical concerns over leadership changes by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., highlighting risks to public health and scientific integrity.
- Dr. Demetre Daskalakis resigned from the CDC, stating he could not serve in an environment that does not reflect scientific reality and is designed to hurt public health.
- California Representative Ro Khanna criticized the firings at the CDC, demanding HHS Secretary Kennedy's resignation and framing the situation as a rejection of scientific principles.
- Daskalakis cited the CDC's recent change in immunization policies as harmful to public health and emphasized the lack of evidence supporting vaccine recommendations for young Americans and pregnant individuals.
- The turmoil at the CDC has raised alarms among public health experts, with Khanna urging bipartisan support for scientific integrity.
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RFK Jr. DNR'd the US Healthcare System - emptywheel
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Top CDC official who quit over RFK Jr policies says he fears more attacks on vaccines
Demetre Daskalakis warns that the new acting CDC director will only serve Robert F. Kennedy Jr
RFK Jr. Takes a Chainsaw to the CDC To Implement His MAHA Agenda - WhoWhatWhy
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been busy putting his stamp on his department. His tenure has resulted in the firing of many scientists and administrators. In addition, there have been reports of widespread walkouts. Here are some of the agency leaders who resigned recently. Dr. Debra Houry, CDC’s chief medical officer and deputy director for program and science. Dr. Jennifer Layden, director of the CDC’s Offic…
California Rep. Ro Khanna Slams CDC Firings, Demands HHS Secretary's Resignation
The congressman joins a chorus of concern over the departure of top scientists, calling the administration’s stance “anti-science” and “anti-technology.” Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press with Kristen Welker” Sunday, voicing strong criticism of the recent upheaval at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The congressman’s comments followed the […] California Rep. Ro Khanna Slams CDC Firings, Demands HHS …

Trump taps interim CDC chief
WASHINGTON — Jim O'Neill, a former investor, critic of health regulations and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s deputy, is taking control of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention following a tumultuous week in which the agency's director was…
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