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Cassidy to Trump public health nominee: 'Why would you repeat those damn lies?'
United States🏛️ PoliticsCenter5 hr. ago

Cassidy to Trump public health nominee: 'Why would you repeat those damn lies?'

Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.), chair of the Senate Health Committee, expressed frustration with President Trump's nominee for the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), Sean Kaufman, during his confirmation hearing. Cassidy criticized Kaufman for a misleading social media post regarding the hepatitis B vaccine, which he argued spread false information. The exchange highlights tensions between congressional oversight and executive appointments, particularly around public health messaging. The incident underscores broader concerns about misinformation in public health discussions and the role of elected officials in verifying scientific claims.

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Cassidy to Trump public health nominee: 'Why would you repeat those damn lies?'

Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.), chair of the Senate Health Committee, expressed frustration with President Trump's nominee for the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), Sean Kaufman, during his confirmation hearing. Cassidy criticized Kaufman for a misleading social media post regarding the hepatitis B vaccine, which he argued spread false information. The exchange highlights tensions between congressional oversight and executive appointments, particularly around public health messaging. The incident underscores broader concerns about misinformation in public health discussions and the role of elected officials in verifying scientific claims.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of Senator Cassidy's criticism of Sean Kaufman's social media post without overtly endorsing either side. It focuses on the factual disagreement over the accuracy of public health information rather than taking a clear ideological stance. While the issue of疫苗和

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