CDC head Susan Monarez refuses to resign in “targeted” recall – US Politics Live | US News

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Top U.S. public health agencies fell into chaos on Wednesday Trump administration Less than a month ago, it moved to its leader Susan Monarez. But her lawyer said she would not resign and she was “targeted” for her pro-scientific stance.

According to a statement from the department healthy and Human Services (HHS) have no explanation.

“Susan Monarez is no longer the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We thank her for her dedicated service to the American people,” HHS said in a signature-free statement posted on social media. Her attorney backed off in a statement saying her dismissal from the White House “had neither resigned nor received notice.”

Monarez was confirmed by the Senate last month that he appears to have run for U.S. Secretary of Health Robert F Kennedy Jr., Robert F Kennedy Jr., after U.S. Secretary of Health Robert F Kennedy Jr refused to support a comprehensive change in U.S. vaccine policy. Washington Post and New York Times.

“First of all, it’s an independent advisory committee and career experts. That’s a fire for experienced scientists. Now Secretary Kennedy and HHS are turning their eyes to weapons, bringing public health to political interests, putting the lives of millions of Americans at risk.” explain In the statement. “When Susan Monarez, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), rejected the unscientific, reckless instructions and fire-specific health experts, she chose to protect the public rather than protect it for the political agenda. To that end, her goal is.”

Senator Patty Murray, a Democrat who serves on the Senate Health Committee, called on Kennedy to be fired and said he was a dangerous man who was determined to abuse his power to truly fear conspiracy theories and false information. ”

“If any adults left in the White House, that’s over, they’re facing reality and fire RFK JR,” Murray said.

Meanwhile, Dr. Mandy Cohen, former director of the CDC, President Joe Biden, said: “We have lost outstanding leaders in serving and many governments for decades. The weakening of the CDC makes us less safe and easier to be a country.”

The recall has triggered a wave of departures within the agency, with at least three CDC leaders publicly resigning after the HHS announcement.

The most explosive resignation letter comes from Dr. Demetre Daskalakishe resigned as director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, According to internal medicinean industry newsletter, obtained a full statement.

“I can no longer take on this role due to the continued weaponization of public health. You are the best team I have ever worked with, and despite such a huge cloud in the agency and our career, you will continue to shine.” “Please take care of yourself and your team and make the right decision for yourself.”

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