Sept. 1 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Monday said he wants pharmaceutical companies to "justify the success" of the COVID-19 vaccines, though he has always touted the "warp speed" success of the shots developed during his administration amid the pandemic in 2020.
The president cast doubt on the vaccine despite rigorous trials to determine efficacy and safety before receiving government approval. Subsequently, numerous studies have shown they are lifesavers and safe.
"It is very important that the Drug Companies justify the success of their various Covid Drugs," Trump posted on Truth Social. "Many people think they are a miracle that saved Millions of lives. Others disagree!"
On Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration set limits on who can receive the shot -- adults 65 and older and patients at higher risk of severe illness. And Susan Monarez was fired Wednesday as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after refusing to resign because of differences with Department of Health and Human Services Director Robert F. Kennedy on vaccine policy.
Several other top CDC officials resigned in citing differences with Kennedy, a long-time skeptic of all vaccines who was a lawyer prior to leading the HHS and has no formal education in science.
