Although HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited "persistent conflicts of interest" as part of his justification for firing all members of the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices in June,

President Donald Trump’s Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., also described political violence as “wrong” and said his job is to protect employees.

On Sunday, CNN reported that the CDC held a video conference with approximately 800 staff members to discuss the traumatic event and allow them to ask questions. Staff said they felt like "sitting ducks" as bullets whizzed just over their cubicle walls and they dove for the floor.

In the days after a deadly shooting, CDC employees said they feel frustrated with federal leaders due to a lack of statements and for the peddling of vaccine skepticism.

Documents from the shooter’s home showed his discontent with coronavirus vaccines, authorities said. CDC workers want RFK Jr. to denounce vaccine misinformation.

It’s not just CDC officials and scientists who are outraged with Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: So is Trump's former surgeon general.

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