When I call Kennedy a dangerous crank, I'm not saying that as an insult or as hyperbole, but honestly is the most economical way of describing the man's views. He's not a doctor. He has no public health background. He has no medical credentials whatsoever.He's environmental lawyer and crucially the scan of a very, very famous, wealthy, and influential political dynasty. And yet, here he is offering up wacky diagnosis of people he passes on the sidewalk or the airport. >> I know what a healthy child is suppo ...

[Applause] What makes CDC great are the people that make CDC up, the scientists, everyone that makes this family. You are the people that protect America. And America needs to see that you are the people that protect America.And we are going to be your loudest advocates. What makes us great at CDC is following the science. So, let's get the politics out of public health. [Applause] Objectivity and let the science lead us because that's how we get to the best decisions for public health.We need Congress to i ...

Leadership Changes at CDC - The President fired CDC Director Susan Manz less than a month into the job due to misalignment with the administration's agenda [1][2] - Four top CDC officials resigned, citing concerns about the weaponization of public health and misinformation about vaccines [4] - Former acting CDC director Richard Besser stated Manz was asked to fire her leadership team and endorse vaccine recommendations that contradicted science [2] Political Interference and Public Health Concerns - The White House defended the firing, stating officials should align with the President's agenda [3] - Concerns were raised about political interference and the spread of misinformation, potentially endangering public health [4][8][11] - A former CDC official stated America's public health is significantly in danger due to scientific integrity and political interference issues [11][12] Vaccine Policy and Access - Health Secretary Kennedy limited COVID vaccine approval to people 65 and older and those with underlying health conditions [8] - There are concerns about vaccine access due to potential insurance co-pays, with vaccine doses costing up to $140 [16] - Confusion exists regarding who should receive the COVID vaccine, potentially leading to fewer people getting vaccinated [14][17] Congressional Oversight and Reactions - Republican Senator Bill Cassidy called for oversight and urged the CDC to postpone a key vaccine meeting [4] - Senator Bernie Sanders called for an immediate bipartisan investigation into the situation [26] - There are questions about the effectiveness of congressional oversight and potential actions to address the issues at the CDC [51][52] Impact on CDC and Public Trust - The leadership changes and resignations are expected to disrupt the CDC's basic work [9] - Concerns exist about the impact on trust in information coming from the CDC [14] - A former CDC director described the situation as an all-out assault on public health, with potential dire impacts on people's lives [37][38]

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I want to bring in our NBC News health and medical reporter, Berkeley Love Lace. He's with us now. Uh Berkeley, could you talk about the implications that everything Gabe just laid out could have on all Americans, our public health.>> Yeah. Yeah. So, uh Monz uh was just confirmed in late July and since then we were out without a permanent director and so the CDC is considered the premier public health agency uh of the world.And so there are a lot of concerns about what could happen to public health particul ...

Leadership Changes and Concerns - The resignation of four senior CDC officials is seen as a vote of no confidence in the Secretary's leadership of HHS [2][3] - The departure of experienced infectious disease experts raises concerns about the CDC's ability to protect health and for corporations to understand policy movements [3][5] - The current administration's actions are perceived as attacks on expertise, science, and institutions, potentially hindering the government's ability to solve problems and innovate [6][7] Impact on Public Health and Business - Instability and lack of leadership at the CDC could make it more challenging for businesses to keep their employees safe and healthy [8][9][14] - The CDC's ability to effectively respond to outbreaks, like the malaria outbreak stopped during Dr Cohen's tenure, is crucial for preventing community shutdowns and ensuring business continuity [7][8] - Vaccine policy is a key area of concern, with senior leaders reportedly disagreeing with the current direction [13] CDC Reform and Trust - The CDC was on a path to learn from COVID-19, including improving laboratory work and communication to rebuild trust, which had returned to pre-pandemic levels under previous leadership [11] - Current actions are undermining the institution and hindering its ability to function effectively, counteracting the intended goals of reform [12]

The Trump administration saying it has fired the director of the CDC, but attorneys for the director, Susan Mana, is saying she's being targeted for refusing to quote rubber stamp unscientific directives. Joining us right now is former Obama administration health policy director Dr. . Kapita Patel.She's a primary care physician, also an NBC News and MSNBC contributor. Good morning to you. you know, we keep having these scenarios where somebody's getting fired by the administration uh and then saying that th ...

At this hour, folks, we are trying to figure out the job status of the CDC director, Susan Manarez. A stunning statement I did not think I would ever have to read. Following reports that she had been fired, Dr.. Bernarez's legal team released a statement making clear that quote, "She has neither resigned nor received notification from the White House that she has been fired." The statement ends, quote, "As a person of integrity and devoted to science, she will not resign." There's a bigger statement that's ...

Public Health Policy Changes & Concerns - FDA approved the COVID vaccine for the fall, but restricted eligibility to adults 65+ and those with underlying conditions [1] - This is the narrowest access group since vaccines became available [2] - Former CDC director was allegedly ousted after facing pressure to change vaccine policy [3] - Resignations of senior CDC officials followed, plunging the agency into turmoil [3] - One deputy's resignation letter cited the weaponizing of public health and the need to protect science [4] - Concerns raised about the impact of these changes on public health and potential loss of expertise at the CDC [12][13] Political Influence & Anti-Vaccine Movement - Allegations that political agendas are influencing CDC policies [10][14] - RFK Jr's past statements dismantling the CDC and criticism of CDC scientists [7] - Concerns that Kennedy's anti-vaccine stance is impacting public health decisions [9][14] Expert Opinions & Warnings - Experts express fear over scientists publicly criticizing CDC policy [19] - Advice given to CDC staff to remain courageous and continue their service [20] - Warnings that the loss of experienced scientists will have dire consequences for public health [12][21]

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