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C.I.A. Fires Vaccine Mandate Architect Amid Controversy

5/3/2025

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The C.I.A. has let go of Dr. Terry Adirim, its leading medical expert, following a lawsuit from far-right activist Ivan Raiklin. He labeled her the "architect" behind the Pentagon's Covid-19 vaccine mandate. Dr. Adirim, who played a crucial role in the Defense Department during the vaccine rollout, has faced intense public scrutiny.

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The C.I.A. has let go of Dr. Terry Adirim, its leading medical expert, following a lawsuit from far-right activist Ivan Raiklin. He labeled her the "architect" behind the Pentagon's Covid-19 vaccine mandate. Dr. Adirim, who played a crucial role in the Defense Department during the vaccine rollout, has faced intense public scrutiny.