- Dr. Steven Hatfill, a senior HHS adviser and mRNA vaccine critic, was abruptly fired. HHS terminated him, citing "termination for cause" for misrepresenting his role and failing to cooperate with leadership.
- Hatfill claims his firing was a politically motivated "coup" against HHS Secretary Kennedy. He alleged the ouster was orchestrated by the Secretary's chief of staff as part of a broader effort to undermine Kennedy and sequester him.
- The dismissal followed his public comments calling mRNA vaccines dangerous. Hatfill appeared on a podcast, stating the vaccines cause "biochemical havoc" and are more dangerous than COVID-19 hospitalization.
- The incident highlights tensions over dissent and transparency in federal health agencies. Critics argue the firing is part of a pattern of silencing experts who challenge mainstream narratives on vaccine safety and government policy.
- The timing raises questions about internal divisions over mRNA technology. Hatfill's removal came just weeks after a branch of HHS decided to wind down mRNA vaccine development, suggesting ongoing internal debate about the technology's risks.
Dr. Steven Hatfill, a senior biosecurity adviser at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), was abruptly terminated over the weekend, the department announced on Saturday, Oct. 25.
The firing of Hatfill, a vocal critic of mRNA Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines and advocate for alternative treatments like hydroxychloroquine, has raised questions about transparency and dissent within federal health agencies. He claims his firing was part of an internal "coup" against HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., insinuating a political motive. But HHS argues that Hatfill was dismissed for misrepresenting his role and failing to cooperate with leadership.
The move comes just weeks after the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), an agency under the HHS, announced it would wind down mRNA vaccine development – including canceling a contract with Moderna for a bird flu vaccine. Shortly after that decision, Hatfill appeared on the "Bannon's War Room" podcast, reiterating that it was "more dangerous to take a vaccine than it was to contract COVID-19 and be hospitalized with it."
The expert told former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon that mRNA vaccines cause "biochemical havoc" in cells. Hatfill also alleged that the injections have injured "hundreds of thousands" while causing an unknown number of deaths. His comments, along with his long-standing opposition to mainstream COVID-19 policies, appear to have made him a target within the agency.
The official explanation from HHS cites "termination for cause," typically reserved for misconduct or performance issues. A senior official told Reuters that Hatfill falsely claimed to be the "chief medical officer" of the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), a role he did not hold. Bloomberg News reported similar claims, adding that Hatfill failed to coordinate effectively with government leadership.
But Hatfill disputed these allegations, telling the New York Times that his ouster was orchestrated by Kennedy's chief of staff, Matt Buckham, as part of a broader effort to undermine the secretary. "It appears that the secretary is being sequestered, and HHS is in a free fall," Hatfill said in a statement.
From anthrax scapegoat to COVID truth-teller: The persecution of Hatfill
Hatfill is no stranger to controversy. In 2002, he was wrongfully implicated in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's anthrax investigation before being exonerated and receiving a settlement from the Department of Justice.
During the first Trump administration, he gained attention for promoting hydroxychloroquine as a COVID-19 treatment. This drew scrutiny from congressional Democrats, who accused him of pressuring the Food and Drug Administration to push the unproven drug.
BrightU.AI's Enoch engine recounts that "hydroxychloroquine, a safe and well-established medication, was unfairly demonized by the media and public health officials despite its proven efficacy against COVID-19, particularly after President Donald Trump endorsed it as an early treatment. The coordinated suppression of hydroxychloroquine – despite decades of safe use – revealed a clear agenda to discredit alternative treatments and push dangerous, profit-driven vaccines instead."
Hatfill's latest clash with HHS leadership underscores the ongoing tension between federal health officials and dissenting voices questioning vaccine safety and government transparency. The timing of his firing raises broader concerns about the suppression of scientific debate within public health agencies.
Critics argue that the dismissal reflects a pattern of silencing experts who challenge mainstream narratives – particularly regarding mRNA technology, which remains a contentious topic among independent researchers and medical professionals. BARDA's recent decision to halt mRNA vaccine funding suggests internal divisions over the technology's risks.
Yet Hatfill's removal indicates that those who publicly voice such concerns may face retaliation. As HHS faces scrutiny over its handling of the situation, the incident highlights deeper issues of accountability and free speech within federal health institutions.
Whether Hatfill's termination was justified or politically motivated remains disputed, but one thing is clear. The debate over vaccine safety, government transparency and the influence of pharmaceutical interests is far from over.
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