Bright's removal as Director of BARDA for 45 days to allow OSC sufficient time to complete its investigation of Bright's allegations," Bright's lawyers said in a statement. President Donald Trump said Friday that Bright "seems like a disgruntled employee" and has previously alleged Bright is seeking to help Democrats by filing a whistleblower complaint. The administration has maintained that Bright was moved to the new National Institutes of Health role to work on testing. In his whistleblower complaint, Bright says he raised concerns about US preparedness for coronavirus starting in January but was met with "indifference which then developed into hostility" by leaders at HHS. In the complaint, he says he is seeking reinstatement as BARDA's director and asking for a full investigation.

Source: CNN May 08, 2020 19:05 UTC