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NIH Scientist Fired After Whistleblower Complaint Against Trump

10/3/2025

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Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, a scientist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), filed a whistle-blower complaint alleging endangerment of public health by the Trump administration.
Three weeks later, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy fired her, signaling retaliation.
Her complaint alleged defiance of court orders; she was placed on involuntary administrative leave before termination, and Debra S. Katz called it retaliatory.

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Story summary

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, a scientist at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), filed a whistle-blower complaint alleging endangerment of public health by the Trump administration.
Three weeks later, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy fired her, signaling retaliation.
Her complaint alleged defiance of court orders; she was placed on involuntary administrative leave before termination, and Debra S. Katz called it retaliatory.