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Susan Monarez: “Secretary Kennedy told me he could not trust me.”

Featuring: Susan Monarez, Acting Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | National

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Published | Video Starts at 06:20

I made commitments to this committee that I would lead with integrity, transparency, purpose, and work with Congress to maximize health outcomes and protect the American people. Secretary Kennedy told me he could not trust me. I had refused to commit to approving vaccine recommendations without evidence, fire career officials without cause, or resign. And I had shared my concerns with this committee. I told Secretary. (06:20–06:23)

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