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CDC Leadership Shakeup Sparks Employee Protests and Resignations

8/29/2025

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Jim O’Neill will act as CDC director after Susan Monarez's dismissal amid staff protests.
Hundreds of CDC employees protested leadership changes and the resignations of three senior officials.
Demetre Daskalakis resigned, citing unscientific directives and changes in COVID-19 recommendations.
Monarez's lawyers claim her firing resulted from her opposition to Trump administration policies.

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Jim O’Neill will act as CDC director after Susan Monarez's dismissal amid staff protests.
Hundreds of CDC employees protested leadership changes and the resignations of three senior officials.
Demetre Daskalakis resigned, citing unscientific directives and changes in COVID-19 recommendations.
Monarez's lawyers claim her firing resulted from her opposition to Trump administration policies.