Ousted CDC chief warns that RFK Jr. is politicizing public health

Nine former directors of the CDC say Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is endangering the health of Americans.

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National13 articles from 9 sources across the spectrum· Updated 390d ago

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Sep 1, 2025Former CDC directors say RFK Jr. is endangering Americans' health
  2. Sep 4, 2025RFK Jr. accuses ousted CDC director of lying about pressure to preapprove vaccine recommendations

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Last development · Sep 4, 2025 — RFK Jr. accuses ousted CDC director of lying about pressure to preapprove vaccine recommendations

The bigger story

How each side is putting it

Left

3 viewpoints
The New RepublicLeft· 390d ago

RFK Jr. Makes Up Batshit Reason for Why CDC Director Was Fired

NBC NewsLean Left· 390d ago

Ousted CDC chief warns that RFK Jr. is politicizing public health

The Boston GlobeLean Left· 392d ago

Former CDC directors say RFK Jr. is ‘endangering every American’s health’ in opinion piece

Center

3 viewpoints
Ran by 1 outlet· CBS News
CBS NewsCenter· 390d ago

RFK Jr. accuses ousted CDC director of lying about pressure to preapprove vaccine recommendations

CBS NewsCenter· 390d ago

RFK Jr. accuses ousted CDC director of lying about pressure to preapprove vaccine recommendations

The HillCenter· 390d ago

Fired CDC chief accuses RFK Jr. of ‘sabotage’ with vaccine moves

CBS NewsCenter· 392d ago

Former CDC directors slam RFK Jr. in op-ed: "Endangering every American's health"

Ran by 2 outlets· ABC 11 Raleigh, ABC 7 Chicago
ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· 392d ago

Former CDC directors say RFK Jr. is endangering Americans' health

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· 392d ago

Former CDC directors say RFK Jr. is endangering Americans' health

Right

3 viewpoints
Washington ExaminerRight· 390d ago

Fired CDC director accuses RFK Jr. of 'sabotage' of public health

Fox NewsRight· 390d ago

RFK Jr denies telling former CDC director to approve vaccine recommendations

New York PostLean Right· 392d ago

RFK Jr. is ‘endangering every American’s health,’ 9 former CDC directors argue in scathing op-ed

Fox NewsRight· 393d ago

Previous CDC directors accuse RFK Jr. of endangering all Americans in NY Times essay

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