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RFK Jr accused of hollowing out HHS staffing

Original: # HHS & many Americans are struggling to survive bc # RFKJr 🚨has ZOMBIFIED the agency: "30% fewer staff, scientists side

Critics say the Department of Health and Human Services under Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has lost roughly 30% of its staff, with scientists sidelined and political interference shaping decisions. The new leadership, which pledged to follow the science, is being faulted for challenging Pennsylvania's announcement of two measles deaths. Commenters argue the agency's weakening leaves many Americans struggling, and the cuts and measles dispute are fueling sharp backlash online.

Why now: Concern over HHS staffing cuts and Kennedy's handling of the measles deaths is driving fresh criticism of his leadership.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.Department of Health and Human ServicesPennsylvania

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• # HHS & many Americans are struggling to survive bc # RFKJr 🚨has ZOMBIFIED the agency: "30% fewer staff, scientists sidelined, pol interference, its new dir, who pledged to 'follow the science,' instead challenged PA's announcement of 2 # measles deaths, shunning stand… · KimPerales@toad.social · 5

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