Former CDC Officials Testify on Firing and Leadership Concerns
Senator Markwayne Mullin claimed to have a recording of Susan Monarez's dismissal, but it was later confirmed that no such recording exists. Monarez testified about her firing from the CDC, citing pressure from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to approve vaccine recommendations without sufficient science, which she refused, citing her commitment to scientific integrity. The hearing highlighted political tensions surrounding vaccine policy and CDC leadership, with Republicans questioning Monarez's credibility and Democrats defending her.
