Ex-CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez testified today before the Senate HELP Committee in a desperate attempt to smear RFK Jr.’s name and build pressure for him to resign.
But things didn’t go according to plan. Senator Rand Paul wasn’t about to let that happen. After Monarez got a few softball questions from Bernie Sanders and others, Paul stepped in with the tough ones.
He started with the basics—asking if the COVID vaccines actually stop transmission.
PAUL: “Does the COVID vaccine prevent transmission?”
MONAREZ: “The COVID vaccine can reduce viral load in individuals who are—”
PAUL: “Does it prevent transmission?”
MONAREZ: “When you have reduced viral load… you will have reduced transmission.”
PAUL: “But in other words, it DOESN’T prevent transmission. You can still transmit the virus if you’ve had the vaccine.”
Hellbound and Down 