‘Not prepared’: Fmr. CDC top officer blasts Kennedy for not saying how many died from Covid

CDC & Public Health Concerns - Concerns raised regarding potential conflicts of interest in vaccine committees, specifically members with ties to lawsuits against vaccine manufacturers [2][10][11] - The speaker questions whether America will be healthier and more prepared for future health threats under the current leadership [12] - The speaker expresses concern that the Secretary of Health and Human Services is not adequately informed about the CDC's work and is not listening to experts [15] Data & Transparency - The speaker highlights the importance of transparency and data-driven decision-making at the CDC [2][8][14] - Criticism of the Secretary of Health and Human Services for removing data related to thyarisol and for not posting presentations for the public in advance of vaccine committee meetings [2][14] - The Secretary of Health and Human Services was unable to answer questions about the number of Americans who died from COVID or were saved by the vaccine [5] COVID-19 Vaccine & Response - Acknowledgment of the life-saving work done under the Trump administration regarding the COVID-19 vaccine [1] - Concern that recommendations are being developed based on ideology rather than data and science [8] - The speaker notes an attack on CDC staff stemming from misinformation related to COVID vaccines [4] CDC Operations & Funding - The majority (80%) of CDC funding goes out the door to local and state levels [3] - Concern that the majority of the chronic disease center is being eliminated in the president's budget, shifting focus from prevention to services [2]