HHS Secretary Azar discussed firing FDA chief Hahn after showdown over COVID-19 vaccine guidance: Politico

HHS Secretary Azar discussed firing FDA chief Hahn after showdown over COVID-19 vaccine guidance: Politico

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President Donald Trump touted a COVID-19 vaccine ready for Election Day, and behind the scenes, his officials tried to make it happen. But despite intense pressure, the FDA publicly rolled out stricter safety guidelines that thwarted those hopes—and now Commissioner Stephen Hahn, M.D., is reportedly at odds with his boss, HHS chief Alex Azar.