Trump’s CDC nominee praises vaccines, without vowing independence from Kennedy
Sean Kaufman, Trump's pick for a key pandemic preparedness role, has questioned vaccines and criticized the CDC.
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Trump’s CDC Nominee Praises Vaccines, Without Vowing Independence From Kennedy
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2 developments- Jul 15Only center coverage:Cassidy grills Trump nominee on past vaccine comments in heated exchange
- Jul 16Trump’s CDC nominee praises vaccines, without vowing independence from Kennedy
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