Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) called for a bipartisan investigation into the firing of Susan Monarez as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), slamming the administration for making a “reckless” and “dangerous” decision.

“We need leaders at the CDC and [Department of Health and Human Services] who are committed to improving public health and have the courage to stand up for science, not officials who have a history of spreading bogus conspiracy theories and disinformation,” Sanders, the ranking member on the Senate health committee, said on Thursday.

Monarez, who was only weeks into the job after being confirmed by the Senate, was removed as the CDC head on Wednesday afternoon. Hours later, she said she was not fired and will not resign.

“When CDC Director Susan

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