CDC Chaos: RFK Jr. Purges Vaccine Panel & Trump Plots Pre-Midterm Conventions

CDC Chaos: RFK Jr. Purges Vaccine Panel & Trump Plots Pre-Midterm Conventions

Author: Political Humor Today's News / Caloroga Shark Media August 29, 2025 Duration: 5:01
From mass resignations at the CDC to Trump’s bizarre idea of holding national party conventions before the midterms, things in D.C. are getting weird. Patrick Gutfield breaks down RFK Jr.’s attempt to fire CDC Director Susan Monarez, the total reshuffling of the vaccine advisory committee, and why doing things that are illegal and anti-science seem to be this administration’s favorite hobby. Plus: Jen Psaki warns Trump could rig the next election, thanks to the appointment of conspiracy theorist Heather Honey to Homeland Security. And yes, we’re just as concerned about her name as you are.

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