Former CDC Director Testifies on Political Pressure from RFK Jr.

Testimony of Dr. Menoras

• 💡 Dr. Menoras testified that she was asked to take actions that violated her oath of office, specifically by compromising scientific integrity in vaccine decisions.
• 🎯 She stated that Secretary Kennedy demanded she blindly rubber stamp future vaccine decisions without scientific evidence.
• ⚠️ When Dr. Menoras pushed back, Secretary Kennedy became very upset, describing the exchange as tense and unproductive.

Secretary Kennedy's Claims

• 🔬 Kennedy asserted that the CDC had not collected data or science to support vaccine efficacy and safety, and had not conducted placebo-controlled trials.
• 🗣️ He disparagingly called the CDC the "most corrupt federal agency in the world" and accused employees of killing children and being bought by the pharmaceutical industry.
• 🏥 Kennedy also made a vivid claim that the CDC told hospitals to turn away sick COVID patients until they had blue lips before allowing treatment, which Dr. Menoras stated is not true.

Temperament and Demands

• 😠 Dr. Menoras described Secretary Kennedy's temperament as very upset and animated, similar to times under duress.
• ⚖️ Kennedy's demands were clear: to fire scientists and to approve vaccine recommendations without review.
• ❓ The secretary's logic was sometimes hard to follow, and he did not express condolences for a fallen police officer or children who died of measles during the meeting.