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Scandal in the USA: CDC boss Monarez fired after just 27 days!
Susan Monarez, newly appointed CDC director, was fired by Trump and Kennedy due to political conflicts.
Scandal in the USA: CDC boss Monarez fired after just 27 days!
A huge upheaval has shaken the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the USA. On August 27, 2025, the director, Susan Monarez, who was appointed just a few weeks ago, was fired by the Trump administration. A confirmation from the Maison Blanche speaks of a conflict between Monarez and Robert Kennedy Jr., the health secretary known for his skeptical attitude towards vaccinations.
Monarez, who was inaugurated as the CDC's first Senate-confirmed director on July 31, 2025, is at the center of a controversy that encompasses more than just personal differences. Monarez resisted her removal, emphasizing that she did not resign but was fired by Kennedy for political reasons. Her departure comes at a time when several top CDC officials have resigned amid pressure to adopt unscientific policies, including Demetre Daskalakis, another top agency official. These circumstances paint a troubling picture of public health in the United States at a time when public health is needed more than ever CDC reported.
A look back at Monarez's career
Susan Monarez's career lays the foundation for her suitability for the CDC Directorate: With a doctorate in microbiology and immunology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, she brings an impressive background in disaster preparedness, biosecurity and health innovation. Prior to her appointment, she served as acting director of the CDC and deputy director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health. Her research focused on technologies to combat infectious diseases and the development of effective health strategies, which is the claim of CDC helps address the range of challenges in the health sector.
But despite these qualifications, Monarez appears to be having difficulty implementing her vision in the current U.S. political landscape. She reportedly felt pressured to oppose certain vaccine approvals and was part of a growing number of health experts opposing John Kennedy's policy decisions. Hundreds of CDC employees have already signed an open letter accusing Kennedy of spreading misinformation about vaccines.
A look into the future
The storm surrounding Monarez is not just a personal fate, but has deeper implications for public health in the United States. With the Trump administration seeking to reform public health authorities, uncertainty about vaccination policy will continue to grow. Observers fear that these developments could jeopardize the quality of life for many Americans as science and evidence-based decisions could fall by the wayside. The new Secretary of Health, Robert Kennedy Jr., is already showing decisive action by firing employees who do not fit his political ideas.
The situation remains tense. More changes to the healthcare sector are on the horizon, especially given budget cuts and the ongoing crisis within the CDC. What will the government do next to regain public trust in health policy? The coming weeks will be crucial.