Ousted CDC Director: “Fired for Holding the Line” on Vaccine Evidence | CNN2.0

🩺 Dr. Susan Monarez testifies to the Senate HELP Committee that RFK Jr., as HHS secretary, dismissed her just 29 days into her CDC tenure for refusing to approve vaccine recommendations without first reviewing the evidence.
⚖️ In her opening statement, Monarez frames the dispute as a matter of scientific integrity and process, arguing recommendations must be evidence‑based before sign‑off.
🧪 The clash spotlights who sets vaccine policy and how much political pressure can shape CDC guidance during a volatile public health moment.
🗣️ Lawmakers press for clarity on standards, oversight, and the boundary between expert review and administrative directives in national health decisions.
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