NIH Vaccine Chief Fired by Trump Alleges Retaliation in Lawsuit

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, a top U.S. vaccine official, is suing the Trump administration. She claims she was illegally fired for resisting political pressure. Marrazzo led the vaccine research division at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). She took over the role from the famous Dr. Anthony Fauci. Her lawsuit states she was terminated in 2020. She argues her dismissal broke laws that protect government scientists. These laws ensure their work is based on science, not politics. The legal filing says Marrazzo resisted efforts to push unproven COVID-19 treatments. She also objected to directing funds to certain companies for political reasons. The lawsuit names several former Trump officials. It seeks lost wages and a formal statement that her firing was wrong. This case highlights the tension between science and politics during the pandemic. It raises questions about the independence of U.S. health agencies.