Trump Admin Rehiring Some CDC Workers

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Above: The CDC global headquarters on Aug. 28, 2025 in Atlanta. Image copyright: Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images

The Spin

Democratic narrative

The Trump administration is following through on a calculated dismantling of America's public health infrastructure under the false pretense of budget concerns. These terminations targeted critical programs, including disease surveillance and outbreak response teams. This weaponization of the government shutdown is a threat to Americans' lives.

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Republican narrative

The Trump administration has quickly corrected any layoffs made in error. Any confusion stems directly from Democrats shutting down the government over their demands to expand Affordable Care Act subsidies. Senate Democrats have blocked Republican funding measures that would have kept the government running, creating inevitable chaos that forced difficult staffing decisions.

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