Are Americans at health risk? Ex-CDC chiefs accuse RFK Jr of crippling agency in blistering op-ed; urge Congress to step in

Former CDC leaders have strongly criticised health and human services secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr, accusing him of undermining science and endangering public health through his leadership. They highlight concerns over his scepticism of vaccines, budget cuts, staff firings, and the appointment of unqualified individuals. The ex-CDC chiefs urge congressional oversight and state intervention to safeguard public health amidst the perceived damage to the CDC.