Bera Issues Statement on President Trump’s Firing of the CDC Director

Washington, DC – Tonight, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) issued a statement on the Trump Administration’s firing of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Susan Monarez and the departure of top public health experts from the agency:

“RFK Jr. is driving out dedicated public health experts because they refuse to rubber-stamp his dangerous views on vaccines.

“These experts are our first line of defense against outbreaks and emerging threats. Their resignations make clear that they are no longer being allowed to do their jobs to protect the health and safety of the American people.

“We must fight back against the continued politicization of our public health institutions.”

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