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Claim Text: “The intersection of disinformation, conspiracy theories and political violence is getting scarier by the day,” said Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist at Bellevue Hospital Center.
Simplified Text: Dr Celine Gounder said the intersection of disinformation conspiracy theories and political violence is getting scarier by the day
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Claim Maker: Dr. Celine Gounder
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "person": "Dr. Celine Gounder", "affiliation": "Bellevue Hospital Center" }
Subject Tags: Disinformation Conspiracy Theories Political Violence
UUID: a1164bdd-55f2-4199-937a-dcc6b75552ab
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 4:02 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 4:02 PM (6 months ago)

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After Years of Anger Directed at C.D.C., Shooting Manifests Worst Fears

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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/09/us/politics/cdc-shooting-staff.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250810&instance_id=160263&nl=the-morning&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=203617&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

Employees at the CDC expressed shock and fear following a shooting at the agency's headquarters, viewing it as a manifestation of threats and assaults on health workers. The article details the events, employee reactions, and the context of increasing hostility towards the CDC. It also mentions the involvement of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

CDC Shooting Violence Health Workers Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Misinformation Vaccines Public Health

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