Over the past nine months, I’ve heard the word “unprecedented” used again and again to describe this administration’s actions on public health. Often, that description has been warranted.

But what has happened at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday is different. The firing of Susan Monarez , the first Senate-confirmed CDC director in history, was more than just unprecedented. It’s a watershed moment — one that may be unfixable under current health leadership.

Monarez’s firing has triggered a wave of resignations from CDC’s most trusted and capable leaders, including its chief medical officer, multiple center directors, and its top data scientist. Decades of experience, gone overnight. These were leaders with deep expertise, widely regarded across the public he

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