Former CDC directors and acting directors raise concerns in op-ed over RFK Jr.'s decisions
Former CDC directors and acting directors raise concerns in op-ed over RFK Jr.'s decisions
In a New York Times op-ed, nine former CDC directors and acting directors who served under both Republican and Democratic administrations are voicing their concerns over HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. This comes after the recent firing of the CDC director. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe and CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder break down the issues the former directors are worried about.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, reporting on concerns raised by former CDC directors regarding RFK Jr.'s actions as HHS Secretary. The article presents a clear slant against RFK Jr., highlighting concerns without providing counterarguments. The core claim about the op-ed and the concerns of former CDC directors is well-supported.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Nine former CDC directors and acting directors are voicing concerns over HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a New York Times op-ed.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms that nine former leaders of the CDC are raising concerns about public health in the US via a NYT Op-ed.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms that former CDC directors wrote an op-ed regarding RFK Jr.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: The former directors served under both Republican and Democratic administrations.
- Verification Source #2: Confirms that the group includes both Republican and Democratic appointees.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: The concerns are related to the recent firing of the CDC director.
- Verification Source #3: GOP senators express unease over CDC director's ouster, leading to resignations. Concerns raised about political influence on scientific decisions.
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: "NYT Op-ed: Former CDC leaders raise alarm on public health. Nine former leaders of the CDC are raising concerns about public health in the US."
- Source 2: "A group of both Republicans and Democratic appointees raised concerns about Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s…"
- Source 3: "GOP senators express unease over CDC director's ouster, leading to resignations. Concerns raised about political influence on scientific decisions."