Kennedy Denies Firing Scientists; Senator Disputes Claim | JQJO

During a Senate hearing, Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) clashed with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over massive agency cuts, including personnel reductions. Kennedy claimed no working scientists were fired, while Alsobrooks presented evidence contradicting this, citing hundreds, if not thousands, of scientists let go from agencies like NIH and CDC. These dismissals include scientists working on crucial research areas such as Parkinson's disease and infectious diseases. Alsobrooks and other senators intend to continue exposing what they consider to be Kennedy's misleading statements.