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CDC Faces Tumultuous Shake-up as Key Leaders Depart Amid New Nomination

Five high-level leaders depart the CDC a day after Trump's nomination of Susan Monarez as director, raising questions about agency stability and trust.

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  2. 5 High-level CDC Officials Leaving in the Latest Turmoil

    The departures were announced at a meeting of agency senior leaders.

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  4. Trump Nominates Acting CDC Director to Lead Agency

    Monarez will likely face scrutiny from senators over decisions made by the agency since the Trump administration took over, including questions on delaying a meeting of vaccine advisers; CDC webpages that were taken down to comply with Trump’s executive orders to remove references to gender ideology and diversity, equity, and inclusion; and the agency’s response to a measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico in recent weeks.

    Trump Nominates Acting CDC Director to Lead Agency

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  5. Trump picks acting CDC director Susan Monarez to lead the agency

    Monarez will take the helm as the United States in the midst of a growing measles outbreak in Texas and two other states that has killed an adult and a child.

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  6. Trump picks new CDC nominee, acting director Susan Monarez

    Americans have lost confidence in the CDC due to political bias and disastrous mismanagement.

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  8. Who is Dr. Susan Monarez? Donald Trump's pick to lead CDC

    Monarez brings an unconventional background to the role, as previous interim directors typically came from within the CDC's career ranks.

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  9. White House Plans to Pick Acting CDC Head Monarez to Lead Agency

    Monarez has had a long career in government service, unlike some of Trump’s other picks for top health roles in his administration.

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Updated: Mar 25th, 2025, 6:08 PM ET

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The CDC is undergoing significant upheaval following the announcement of five high-level departures, described as retirements, that occurred on Tuesday. This follows earlier losses, totaling nearly a third of the agency’s top management in recent weeks. The departures come just as President Trump nominated Susan Monarez as the permanent CDC director. Amid growing concerns over public trust in the CDC, particularly regarding vaccine safety, Monarez will face challenges in restoring confidence while navigating potential staff reductions and organizational changes proposed by the Trump administration.

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  • Susan Monarez has been nominated by President Trump as the new permanent director of the CDC after serving as acting director since January.

  • Monarez's selection comes after the withdrawal of Trump’s previous nominee, David Weldon, due to concerns about his vaccination views and ability to be confirmed.

  • If confirmed, Monarez will face Senate scrutiny regarding her prior actions at the CDC and the agency's handling of public health issues.

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