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‘We want to rebuild trust’: fired CDC workers form group to combat Trump’s war on science

February 22, 2026

Former employees of the CDC have united to form the National Public Health Coalition in response to significant staff cuts and perceived attacks on scientific integrity during the Trump administration. Their mission is to advocate for public health and rebuild trust in the agency.

‘We want to rebuild trust’: fired CDC workers form group to combat Trump’s war on science

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Former CDC workers formed the National Public Health Coalition.
The coalition aims to combat the impacts of Trump-era cuts to the CDC.
Key figures include resigned leaders Daniel Jernigan, Debra Houry, and Demetre Daskalakis.
The group seeks to restore trust in public health initiatives.

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‘We want to rebuild trust’: fired CDC workers form group to combat Trump’s war on science

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‘We want to rebuild trust’: fired CDC workers form group to combat Trump’s war on science

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