FDA described as a "clown show" amid latest scandal; top drug regulator is out
6 months ago
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- #FDA scandal
- #Trump administration
- Alleged extortion attempt and grudge contribute to FDA scandal.
- FDA criticized as a 'clown show' and 'soap opera' under Trump administration.
- CDC faces dismantling of programs and divisions, leading to staff demoralization.
- CDC director ousted after refusing to approve vaccine recommendations from a panel influenced by anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- FDA's regulatory credibility questioned under leadership of Vinay Prasad.
- Prasad, a COVID-19 response skeptic, overruled FDA scientists and caused distrust among staff.
- Prasad was temporarily ousted but reinstated within two weeks.