The Trump administration's federal budget cuts have led to the termination of crucial experts at the CDC’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, impacting Milwaukee's response to a significant lead exposure crisis in public schools. As six schools closed, displacing 1,800 students, the city sought expert assistance, which was denied. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. falsely stated that a team was present in Milwaukee, a claim rebuffed by local health officials. Furthermore, contrary to Kennedy's assertion, the CDC's lead experts will not be reinstated, compromising ongoing public health efforts.
Amid budget cuts under the Trump administration, essential CDC experts on lead poisoning in children were terminated, severely impacting response efforts in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee faced a lead exposure crisis in schools, with closures affecting 1,800 students. The city’s request for CDC expert help was denied due to staffing cuts.
US health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. falsely claimed there was a team in Milwaukee, while local officials clarified no adequate support was provided.
Kennedy inaccurately stated that terminated lead experts at the CDC would be rehired; federal communications confirmed they would not be reinstated.
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