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Biosecurity Expert Claims Coup Behind His Dismissal

10/28/2025

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Steven J. Hatfill, a biosecurity expert, was fired from his role as a senior adviser at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Hatfill claims his dismissal was part of a coup against Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., orchestrated by Kennedy's chief of staff, Matt Buckham.
Hatfill disputes the official reason for his firing, which cited misrepresentation of his title.
Hatfill has previously made controversial claims about mRNA vaccines and advocated for hydroxychloroquine as a Covid treatment.
His reliability is questioned, with a low reliability score of 41.04.

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Steven J. Hatfill, a biosecurity expert, was fired from his role as a senior adviser at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Hatfill claims his dismissal was part of a coup against Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., orchestrated by Kennedy's chief of staff, Matt Buckham.
Hatfill disputes the official reason for his firing, which cited misrepresentation of his title.
Hatfill has previously made controversial claims about mRNA vaccines and advocated for hydroxychloroquine as a Covid treatment.
His reliability is questioned, with a low reliability score of 41.04.