Over 1,000 HHS Employees Demand RFK Jr. Resignation Over CDC Director Firing

More than 1,000 current and former employees of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have signed a letter calling for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign, citing his role in the ousting of CDC director Susan Monarez and the appointment of political loyalists over qualified professionals. The letter accuses Kennedy of undermining public health by spreading misinformation about vaccines and installing officials who promote discredited theories, which has led to multiple resignations among senior CDC leaders and widespread protests within the agency. Senator Bernie Sanders and other prominent figures have also condemned Kennedy's actions, emphasizing the consensus among medical experts on vaccine safety and warning that Kennedy's policies endanger the health of all Americans. Kennedy, however, defends his leadership as restoring trust in the CDC and allowing scientists to work free from political influence. The employees urge President Trump and Congress to appoint a new HHS Secretary committed to evidence-based, unbiased science to safeguard public health. This controversy highlights deep divisions within the federal health infrastructure amid ongoing debates about vaccine policy and public trust.