Executive Branch

CDC Director Departs Agency Weeks After Taking Office

The former government scientist was President Donald Trump’s second nominee for the role.
CDC Director Departs Agency Weeks After Taking Office
Susan Monarez testifies in Washington on June 25, 2025. Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images
Jeff Louderback
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Less than a month after she was sworn in, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez is no longer with the agency, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced on Aug. 27.

HHS announced the departure in a post on X, adding that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “has full confidence in his team ... who will continue to be vigilant in protecting Americans against infectious diseases at home and abroad.”
Jeff Louderback
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Jeff Louderback covers news and features on the White House and executive agencies for The Epoch Times. He also reports on Senate and House elections. A professional journalist since 1990, Jeff has a versatile background that includes covering news and politics, business, professional and college sports, and lifestyle topics for regional and national media outlets.