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White House fires CDC director Monarez after she refuses to resign; 4 top health officials quit

Susan Monarez was removed amid disputes over vaccine policies under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., triggering resignations of four senior CDC officials and agency instability.

  • Susan Monarez has been removed as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention less than a month after her confirmation on July 29, 2025, as confirmed by the Department of Health and Human Services .
  • Three other top CDC officials resigned after Monarez's ousting, citing concerns over the Trump administration's vaccine policies.
  • Monarez's departure follows a shooting at the CDC headquarters in Atlanta that resulted in two deaths, including a police officer, on August 9, 2025.
  • HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that he has full confidence in his team at CDC for protecting Americans against infectious diseases despite the leadership changes.
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