Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

struggle4progress

(124,588 posts)
Tue Sep 2, 2025, 01:41 PM Sep 2

RFK Jr endangering Americans, say former CDC bosses

2 hours ago
Rachel Muller-Heyndyk
BBC News

Former leaders of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have spoken out against Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, who they say has had a "wide ranging impact" on healthcare.

The nine medical professionals criticised RFK Jr's policies - including restricting vaccines, pulling funding for medical research, and firing thousands of healthcare workers.

They said the removal of the CDC's former director, Dr Susan Monarez, added "considerable fuel to the raging fire".

Monarez was fired from her role on Wednesday having refused to leave her post, leading to a string of resignations protesting the move ...

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce8383r6d2po


1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RFK Jr endangering Americans, say former CDC bosses (Original Post) struggle4progress Sep 2 OP
Kennedy is horrible. he is in this position proves the repug party leaves a lot to be desired. I'm glad I'm OLDMDDEM Sep 2 #1

OLDMDDEM

(2,750 posts)
1. Kennedy is horrible. he is in this position proves the repug party leaves a lot to be desired. I'm glad I'm
Tue Sep 2, 2025, 01:44 PM
Sep 2

no longer a part of that outfit.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»RFK Jr endangering Americ...