C.D.C. staff recall despair as Trump officials squelched Covid research

"We were helpless."

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story March 23, 2023 Current and former C.D.C. staff members say they wrestled with guilt, anger and powerlessness in 2020 as Trump administration officials meddled with or disregarded important Covid research. Mustafa Hussain for The New York Times "All of us knew tens of thousands were going to die, and we were helpless to stop it." → Sign up for the Evening Briefing: Get a nightly rundown of the day's top stories. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018