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RFK Jr. and vaccines loom over Senate confirmation hearing for CDC director

NBC NewsWednesday, June 25, 2025 at 7:41:46 PM
RFK Jr. and vaccines loom over Senate confirmation hearing for CDC director
During Susan Monarez’s Senate hearing for CDC director, the shadow of RFK Jr.’s controversial vaccine skepticism hung in the air. While Monarez wasn’t directly grilled on the topic, the unspoken tension highlighted how divisive vaccine discourse remains in public health leadership.
Editor’s Note: Even though this hearing was about confirming a new CDC director, it’s a reminder that vaccine politics aren’t going away. RFK Jr.’s influence—despite not being in the room—shows how deeply these debates shape conversations about who gets to lead health agencies and what policies they’ll defend. It’s less about Monarez herself and more about the larger battle over trust in science.
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