Trump's CDC Purge Backfires
More than 1,000 public health workers were laid off by the Trump administration, only to have the decision reversed within 24 hours.
The layoffs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) included employees from infectious disease outbreaks, science and health data analysis, and employee safety.
The Trump administration claimed the cuts were a "mistake."
According to The New York Times, the federal government's top two leaders on the measles response team were let go and are expected to be brought back.
The reversal of the layoffs has been met with a strong response on social media, with many criticizing the administration's handling of the situation.
Author's summary: Trump's CDC layoffs reversed within 24 hours.