Former Surgeon General Jerome Adams Criticizes RFK Jr. for Halting $500 Million in mRNA Vaccine Funding Amid CDC Shooting

Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams, who served during the first Trump administration, has publicly criticized Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for halting approximately $500 million in grants and contracts related to mRNA vaccine development. Adams warned that this decision could lead to loss of lives, emphasizing the potential public health impact of scaling back mRNA research. He expressed his concerns during an appearance on Face the Nation, also referencing the recent tragic shooting at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Adams highlighted the importance of continued investment in mRNA vaccine technology and questioned the implications of the HHS's recent policy shift.