Summary
The former director of the CDC was removed, and Jim O’Neill, a deputy at the Department of Health and Human Services, took over as acting director. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is involved in these changes, and there are concerns about his anti-vaccine stance impacting CDC policies.
Key Facts
- The White House replaced the CDC director with Jim O’Neill, who worked for the Department of Health and Human Services.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s deputy is now in charge amid concerns over promoting anti-vaccine policies.
- Jim O’Neill does not have a medical background.
- The CDC is expected to review vaccine recommendations soon.
- Some officials, including three senior members, resigned from the CDC in protest.
- The former director of the CDC, Susan Monarez, is fighting her removal.
- The White House claimed Monarez was not aligned with President Donald Trump's agenda.
- Two Republican senators called for congressional oversight of the situation.
