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CDC's Daskalakis Resigns, Joins LGBTQ+ Health Amid Controversy

1/13/2026

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Dr. Demetre Daskalakis resigned from the CDC, saying the agency transformed into a political tool under the Trump administration and that public health is being weaponized.
Daskalakis has become chief medical officer at Callen-Lorde, an LGBTQ+ health system in New York City.
Soccer player Josh Cavallo accused Adelaide United FC of homophobia, saying he was sidelined because of his sexuality.
The club denied the allegations, stating that all decisions were based on performance.

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Story summary

Dr. Demetre Daskalakis resigned from the CDC, saying the agency transformed into a political tool under the Trump administration and that public health is being weaponized.
Daskalakis has become chief medical officer at Callen-Lorde, an LGBTQ+ health system in New York City.
Soccer player Josh Cavallo accused Adelaide United FC of homophobia, saying he was sidelined because of his sexuality.
The club denied the allegations, stating that all decisions were based on performance.