I was honored to be nominated by President Trump and confirmed with the Senate support. Secretary Kennedy himself swore me in on July 31, calling me a public health expert with unimpeachable scientific credentials. My tenure as CDC director lasted 29 days. Since my removal, several explanations have been offered that I told the Secretary I would resign, that I was not aligned with the administration priorities, or that I was untrustworthy. (00:57–01:07)
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Asserts that Secretary Kennedy swore her in and praised her scientific credentials.
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