The Trump administration, under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has implemented significant cuts to federal health agencies, impacting scientists and support staff. Despite claims of only reducing bureaucratic bloat, ProPublica's analysis reveals a loss of over 20,500 workers, including more than 3,000 scientists and public health specialists. These cuts have led to departments struggling to perform basic functions, with inspectors buying their own supplies and labs unable to purchase essential research materials. The FDA has lost hundreds of workers crucial for inspections, potentially compromising safety oversight of food, drugs, and medical devices. Vaccine regulators and experienced investigators have also been pushed out, raising concerns about future recruitment and the agency's ability to function. The CDC has lost over 1,050 scientists and public health specialists, hindering disease surveillance and research efforts. Concerns arise about the administration's priorities, as vaccine regulators are cut despite the secretary's questioning of vaccine safety. Former officials warn that this expertise loss could endanger public health, requiring years to rebuild the workforce. HHS defends the cuts as necessary for efficiency, redirecting resources to impactful science, while critics argue they are reckless and harmful.