Debunking the MYTH that Donald Trump “defunded” the CDC

>An OMB spokesman said that the CDC cuts in the budget request did not affect infectious disease, and said Trump's request included a total of $4.3 billion in funds for Infectious Diseases and Preparedness, in funds that deal with the flu, opioids, and global health security.

• Trump REQUESTED to cut the CDC budget for 2021.

• The REQUEST did not impact infectious disease funding.

>"The $4.3 billion funds all of the CDC programs that focus on infectious disease and emergency preparedness activities," the OMB spokesperson said.

https://thehill.com/policy/finance/486817-trump-budget-chief-holds-firm-on-cdc-cuts-amid-virus-outbreak