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CDC Director Monarez Stands Firm Amid Resignation Pressure

8/28/2025

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CDC Director Susan Monarez is under pressure from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign over vaccine policy disagreements.
Her legal team states she will not resign, reaffirming her dedication to scientific principles.
Recent policy changes have restricted COVID vaccine access, causing controversy and prompting resignations among senior CDC officials.
The Washington Post reported on Monarez's potential departure.

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Story summary

CDC Director Susan Monarez is under pressure from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign over vaccine policy disagreements.
Her legal team states she will not resign, reaffirming her dedication to scientific principles.
Recent policy changes have restricted COVID vaccine access, causing controversy and prompting resignations among senior CDC officials.
The Washington Post reported on Monarez's potential departure.