Rand Paul grills ousted CDC official Susan Monarez. (1 min, 25 sec)

Rand Paul grills ousted CDC official Susan Monarez. (1 min, 25 sec)

Paul: “Does the COVID vaccine prevent transmission?”

Monarez: “The COVID vaccine can reduce viral load in individuals who are—”

Paul: “Does it prevent transmission?”

Monarez: “When you have reduced viral load… you will have reduced transmission.”

Paul: “But in other words, it DOESN’T prevent transmission. You can still transmit the virus if you’ve had the vaccine.”