I've been reluctant to criticize Dr. Deborah Birx because she's the only woman in an overwhelmingly male #coronavirus task force and she has a long history of doing critical work to address the HIV/AIDS pandemic.

That ends today. She lied to the American public.

She lied about testing. She parroted political talking points disguised as data. It is abundantly clear that she is complicit with the current administration's efforts to politicize and dismiss the seriousness of the public health crisis we are facing. I've lost respect for her.

She has squandered the public's trust by submitting to the political considerations of the administration. She has chosen pleasing her boss over protecting public health. She has supported a disastrous response and has failed the American people. Dr. Birx should resign.