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'How can you be that ignorant?': RFK Jr. pressed on Covid facts
MSNBC· 2025-09-04 18:09
Do you do you accept the fact that a million Americans died from CO. I don't know how many. I You're the Secretary of Health and Human Services.You don't have any idea how many Americans died from CO. I don't think anybody knows that because the there was so much data chaos coming out of the CDC and there's incentives and these are models. You don't know the answer of how many America from CO.This is the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Do you think the vaccine did anything to prevent additional deat ...
Health Secretary RFK Jr. says he doesn't know how many Americans died from Covid
NBC News· 2025-09-04 16:29
Public Health Data & Transparency - The report highlights a lack of clarity regarding the number of Americans who died from CO, suggesting potential data chaos from the CDC and questioning the reliability of models [1] - The report questions the Secretary of Health and Human Services' knowledge of data related to vaccine safety and efficacy, implying a lack of data availability or transparency [2] Political Influence & Data Integrity - The report accuses the Biden administration of politicizing data related to public health [2] - The report suggests a potential conflict between data-driven decision-making and political agendas within the health sector [2]
RFK Jr. to testify on Capitol Hill: Here's what to expect
CNBC Television· 2025-09-04 12:40
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kenny Jr. . is going to testify before Senate Committee on the President's Health Agenda for the year.Angelica Peoples joins us ahead of that hearing. Angelica, good morning. Morning, Joe.Well, Kennedy is testifying just a week after that major shakeup at the CDC where he fired the director and then three top officials resigned in protest. Now, Kennedy in an op-ed earlier this week said that he's restoring trust in the CDC and that over the decades, bureaucratic inertia, politicized ...
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Mike Benz· 2025-09-02 23:40
he’s finally offitLiz Churchill (@liz_churchill10):THIS IS WINNING 🏆Vaccine Terrorist, Dr. Paul Offit, HAS BEEN TERMINATED from the FDA.HIS MURDEROUS RAMPAGE IS OVER. https://t.co/UyoGTN5jG9 ...
'Extremely hard to rebuild trust': Ex-CDC Director reacts to RFK Jr.'s shakeup
MSNBC· 2025-09-02 20:52
Public Health Concerns - The discussion highlights concerns about a public figure (RFK Jr) potentially undermining public health efforts and spreading misinformation regarding vaccines [5][9][10] - There's worry that declining trust in agencies like the CDC, exacerbated by past mistakes and political exploitation, could lead to further damage during public health emergencies [6][7][8][9] - The importance of clear and transparent communication from public health agencies is emphasized, especially during crises, to maintain public trust and ensure adherence to recommendations [8][9] CDC Leadership and Policy - Questions are raised about potential interference in the CDC's operations, including the firing of leadership and pressure to approve immunization recommendations without proper expertise [3][4] - The discussion points to concerns about a potential anti-vaccine agenda influencing public health policy decisions [5] Vaccination and Public Trust - The proven value of vaccinations in pediatric care is underscored, emphasizing the challenges posed by misinformation in hindering public health efforts [10] - Rebuilding trust in public health agencies is recognized as a difficult task, especially when political leaders actively sow mistrust [7][8][9]
Nightly News Full Broadcast (September 1st)
NBC News· 2025-09-02 02:01
On this Labor Day, the race to get back. Millions scrambling to head home before the work week starts with extreme weather making a mess for some. Now, the new flooding in Texas.At least two people swept away in San Antonio. Out west, high heat. Plus, old issues creating new problems at major airport hubs.The deadly earthquake in Afghanistan. Hundreds killed. Inside, the desperate rush to rescue more in the mountains.Remote and risky protests across the country this Labor Day taking on the White House. All ...
 Doctor warns: 'We can no longer trust the CDC because of RFK Jr.'
MSNBC· 2025-09-01 15:40
Joining us now is Dr.. Paul Offett, the director of the vaccine education at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Doctor, we just heard the former immunization chief at the CDC say, quote, he only sees harm coming. And I'm wondering, do you think that's hyperbolic? Do you think that's an exaggeration? Or do you agree with that assessment? >> I agree completely. I mean, look what's happened just over the past year. We've had the biggest measles epidemic we've had in 33 years. We had two children die of m ...
Fmr. CDC chief calls out ‘all-out assault on public health’ after director’s firing
NBC News· 2025-08-28 22:00
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]
'The CDC is in trouble': Official resigns after CDC director fired
MSNBC· 2025-08-28 19:29
And joining us now is one of those top CDC officials who is resigning today, Dr. . Dr. . Deborah Alri, the CDC's chief medical officer.Doctor, you, as we understand it, were escorted out of the CDC headquarters today. What happened and what was the final straw here. >> Yeah, so you know, over the past few months, things at CDC have been really difficult when it comes to having science and data driven decisions.And we knew there was an upcoming vaccine meeting in a few weeks and we're very concerned that the ...
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GEM HUNTER 💎· 2025-08-25 23:23
Policy & Regulation - US President Trump and RFK Jr are reportedly planning to ban COVID-19 vaccine in the US [1]