CDC officials’ resignation emails
13 days ago
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- Three top CDC officials—Dr. Deb Houry, Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, and Dr. Daniel Jernigan—have resigned following political interference and policy changes under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Dr. Houry cited concerns over censorship of science, vaccine misinformation, and budget cuts impacting CDC's ability to address public health issues.
- Dr. Daskalakis resigned due to the weaponization of public health, lack of transparency, and unethical manipulation of data for political ends.
- Dr. Jernigan stepped down, expressing concerns over the current direction of the Department and its impact on CDC's mission.
- The resignations signal a potential crisis for the CDC, with fears of further departures and a loss of core public health functions.
- Secretary Kennedy's policies, including potential changes to vaccine recommendations, are seen as a threat to decades of public health progress.
- The resignations highlight a broader conflict between scientific integrity and political agendas within the administration.