Susan Monarez, PhD, has been removed from her role as CDC director nearly one month after being confirmed into the role on July 29, according to an Aug. 27 X post. “Susan Monarez is no longer director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,” the post said. “We thank her for her dedicated service to the American people. [HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy JR.] has full confidence in his team at [the CDC] who will continue to be vigilant in protecting Americans against infectious diseases at home and abroad.”

Dr. Monarez was nominated by President Donald Trump in March, and had served as acting CDC director since January. She became President Trump’s nominee after he withdrew his former pick, David Welcon, MD, hours before his first confirmation hearing in mid-March.  Several CDC em

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