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Senator Sanders reveals RFK Jr. emails: CDC purge, vaccine limits

6/26/2026

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Senator Bernie Sanders disclosed emails alleging Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pressured the CDC on vaccine messaging.
The emails show Robert F. Kennedy Jr. instructed the CDC to limit vaccine availability and use confidential data supporting the disproven autism-vaccine link.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired CDC Director Susan Monarez, removed all 17 committee members, and halted testing for 27 infectious diseases after taking office in February 2025.

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Senator Bernie Sanders disclosed emails alleging Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pressured the CDC on vaccine messaging.
The emails show Robert F. Kennedy Jr. instructed the CDC to limit vaccine availability and use confidential data supporting the disproven autism-vaccine link.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired CDC Director Susan Monarez, removed all 17 committee members, and halted testing for 27 infectious diseases after taking office in February 2025.