There are 'real world consequences' to RFK Jr.'s mass firings and funding freezes, says senator

Public Health Concerns & Leadership - Distrust in leaders and misinformation in public health can cost lives [5][6] - Calls for RFK Jr's resignation due to uplifting disinformation and being a dangerous person at the helm of an agency focused on cures and breakthroughs [6][7] - Concerns about Secretary Kennedy's leadership of the nation's top health agency [8] - RFK Jr is accused of mass layoffs, funding freezes, and vaccine guidance inconsistent with science [11] Vaccine Oversight & Scientific Integrity - Former CDC director was allegedly required to pre-confirm/authorize vaccine recommendations site unseen [9] - Allegations of firing top CDC leaders (scientists/experts) who had different advice based on science [9] - Concerns about RFK Jr's vaccine oversight committee being loaded with people sharing conspiracy views about vaccination [9][10] Real-World Consequences - Measles outbreak in Wisconsin with 36 people affected, including two hospitalizations, all unvaccinated [12] - 1,800 school children displaced in Milwaukee due to lead paint, and CDC childhood lead poisoning experts were unavailable due to firings [13]