Summary
The director of the CDC, Susan Monarez, was fired after less than a month in the role. Her dismissal came because she did not align with President Trump's agenda and refused to resign. Several other senior CDC officials also resigned around the same time.
Key Facts
- Susan Monarez was fired as CDC director less than a month into her job.
- The White House terminated her because she didn't align with President Trump's goals.
- Her departure was announced by the US Department of Health and Human Services on social media.
- Monarez’s lawyers said she was targeted for not following unscientific directives.
- Her leaving coincided with at least four other top CDC officials resigning.
- Officials who resigned include Dr. Debra Houry and Dr. Daniel Jernigan.
- Monarez was confirmed by the Senate and became acting director in January.
- She had emphasized the importance of vaccines and scientific evidence during her confirmation.
