The CDC’s New Acting Director Is a Peter Thiel Pal (and a Total Nightmare)

The article criticizes the appointment of Dr. Ashish Jha as the new acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Jha, who has close ties to billionaire Peter Thiel, is described as a "total nightmare" for the agency. The article claims that the CDC is in a state of "chaos" and that the White House has chosen the "worst possible person" to lead it. Jha is portrayed as someone with limited public health experience and a history of making controversial statements, including downplaying the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic. The article suggests that Jha's appointment is a political move that will undermine the CDC's credibility and its ability to provide reliable, science-based guidance to the public. It argues that Jha's close association with Thiel, a prominent Republican donor, raises concerns about the influence of partisan politics on the agency's decision-making. The article concludes by warning that Jha's leadership could have serious consequences for the health and safety of the American people.