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July 2, 2026
Dr. Debra Houry Warns of Irreparable Harm to CDC Under RFK Jr.
- Dr. Debra Houry stated that Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has caused 'irreparable harm' to the CDC, leading to a significant drop in public trust in the agency.
- She noted that trust in CDC recommendations has decreased by over 20 points, with only 50% of U.S. adults currently trusting the agency.
- Houry resigned from the CDC in August 2025, citing concerns over political interference and the impact of misinformation on public health.
5 Sources
- Former CDC official says RFK Jr.'s response to measles outbreak "not based on science or reality"Jul 2, 2026 at 11:20 PM · CBS News
- Transcript: Former CDC chief medical officer Dr. Debra Houry on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 5, 2026Jul 5, 2026 at 3:42 PM · CBS News
- Former CDC official describes "pure chaos" as RFK Jr. sought to transform health agency and take over vaccine panelJul 5, 2026 at 5:25 PM · CBS News
- Former CDC chief medical officer says RFK Jr. caused ‘irreparable harm’Jul 5, 2026 at 10:05 PM · The Hill
- Former CDC official says RFK Jr. has done ‘irreparable harm’ to his agency: ‘Really difficult to recover from’Jul 6, 2026 at 12:11 AM · Independent