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White House Fires CDC Director Susan Monarez

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White House Fires CDC Director Susan Monarez
Above: Susan Monarez testifies during her confirmation hearing on June 25, 2025, in Washington, DC. Image credit: Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images

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The administration rightfully removed a CDC director who was not aligned with the president's health agenda and refused to implement necessary changes. Monarez's inability to work collaboratively with HHS leadership and her attempts to involve senators in internal disputes demonstrated poor judgment and insubordination that warranted termination.

What's unfolding at the CDC should deeply concern every American, whether you are MAGA, MAHA, or neither. Leadership uncertainty and key resignations have created chaos, leaving Americans dangerously unprepared for future health crises. Whether or not you care now, the consequences will be clear when the next serious threat hits — and by then, it may be too late.

Metaculus Prediction

There's a 22% chance that the CDC's In-Season Flu Severity Assessment for the 2025-2026 season will be classified as "High," according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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