"It Was Compromised": The Trump Administration's Unprecedented Campaign to Control CDC and Politicize Public Health During the Coronavirus Crisis
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Levin Center Identifier
Document Date
2022-10-17
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94 pages
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Additional, Minority, Dissenting Views
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Yes
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Brief Executive Summary
The Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform produced this report examining the Trump Administration's treatment towards the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during the coronavirus pandemic. The report details instances where the administration controlled CDC communications, downplayed the seriousness of the pandemic for political reasons, weakened CDC guidance documents, attempted to manipulate and block scientific reports, and diverted funds for politically motivated messaging. The report aims to shed light on these actions and their impact on public health communication during the pandemic.