Senators blast CDC chaos, demand investigation and reject vaccine guidance

The recent turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has sparked bipartisan anger and concern among top Senate healthcare panel members. Senate Healthcare, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Chair Bill Cassidy, R-La., and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., have joined forces to address the issues surrounding the firing of CDC Director Susan Monarez and the subsequent resignations of several top officials from the agency.

Monarez was fired by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) less than a month after being confirmed by the Senate. Her removal, reportedly due to disagreements over vaccines with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a vaccine skeptic, has raised questions and concerns about the politicization of the CDC.

In response to Monarez’s firing, a number of high-ranking officials at the CDC, including Dr. Daniel Jernigan, Debra Houry, Demetre Daskalakis, and Jennifer Layden, have announced their resignations. This mass exodus has further fueled the controversy surrounding the CDC’s leadership and decision-making processes.

Cassidy has called for the federal government’s vaccine advisory panel, which was recently filled with Kennedy’s appointees, to postpone its scheduled meeting in September. This move is seen as a direct challenge to Kennedy’s and President Donald Trump’s agenda to overhaul CDC policies and practices.

Meanwhile, Sanders has called for a congressional investigation into the Trump administration’s decision to fire Monarez, emphasizing the importance of having leaders at the CDC and HHS who prioritize public health and scientific integrity.

The ongoing turmoil at the CDC has reignited concerns about the agency’s ability to effectively respond to public health crises and maintain its credibility as a trusted source of information and guidance. It remains to be seen how the CDC will navigate these challenges and regain the trust of the American people.

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This article was written by Alex Miller, a writer for Fox News Digital covering the U.S. Senate.