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Trump's Decisions Could Expose U.S. to Deadly Diseases

1/28/2025

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Dr. Stephanie Psaki raises alarms over Donald Trump's recent decisions, such as halting CDC operations for 90 days and pulling out of the WHO. She warns that these moves could open the door for dangerous diseases like the Marburg virus to infiltrate the U.S., especially with an outbreak in Tanzania. Urgent coordination among CDC experts is crucial to safeguard Americans from these emerging threats.

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Dr. Stephanie Psaki raises alarms over Donald Trump's recent decisions, such as halting CDC operations for 90 days and pulling out of the WHO. She warns that these moves could open the door for dangerous diseases like the Marburg virus to infiltrate the U.S., especially with an outbreak in Tanzania. Urgent coordination among CDC experts is crucial to safeguard Americans from these emerging threats.