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Hatfill Fired Amid Allegations of Coup Against Kennedy
10/30/2025
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- Steven Hatfill was fired from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for cause, according to an HHS spokesperson.
- Hatfill alleges his dismissal was part of a coup against Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., allegedly orchestrated by Kennedy's chief of staff, Matt Buckham.
- Hatfill is known for controversial views on COVID-19 treatments.
- He recently supported Kennedy's decision to cancel $500 million in mRNA vaccine funding.
