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

Susan Monarez's tenure as CDC director lasted less than a month amid conflicts with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policies, triggering multiple high-level resignations.

  • Susan Monarez was fired as the CDC Director less than a month after her appointment, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
  • Her attorneys state that she did not resign or receive a termination notification from the White House, contradicting the official announcement.
  • Several top health officials, including Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry, resigned following Monarez's ousting amid concerns over vaccine policy changes by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
  • Dr. Houry expressed that misinformation around vaccines has cost lives, highlighting the serious consequences of the ongoing situation at the CDC.
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