Susan Monarez
Tracked across 12 events · 401 articles · First seen Aug 27, 2025 · Last active Aug 20, 2026
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Impact: Susan Monarez, the former Director of the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was fired by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for refusing to endorse new vaccine recommendations without scientific review and to dismiss career officials. She is testifying before the Senate health committee about these events.
Sep 10, 2025 · 9 articles
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Impact: Susan Monarez, the former head of United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was fired by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after clashing over vaccine policy, an action widely condemned by former United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention directors.
Sep 03, 2025 · 7 articles
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The U.S. Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the 22nd director of the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in a 51-44 vote on August 5, 2026, ending nearly a year…
Impact: Her firing as CDC director in 2025 set the stage for the leadership vacuum. Her experience underscores the challenges Schwartz faces in maintaining independence from political pressure.
Jul 15, 2026 · 148 articles
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Impact: Susan Monarez was fired as director of the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after clashing with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine recommendations, triggering further resignations.
Feb 23, 2026 · 10 articles
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Impact: Former CDC director forced out by Kennedy, leading to resignations including Houry's.
Jul 05, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: Susan Monarez, former director of the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was fired by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. earlier this year over vaccine policy, highlighting the political pressure on the agency.
Nov 20, 2025 · 8 articles
Domestic
Impact: Susan Monarez was the previous director of the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fired by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for not preapproving vaccine recommendations, indicating the political pressure on vaccine policy.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
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Impact: Susan Monarez was confirmed by the Senate to lead the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention but was ousted in less than a month over disagreements with the administration's agenda, leading to resignations of key scientific leaders.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
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President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Heidi Overton, a White House domestic policy aide, to lead the U.S. United States — Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Overton, a physician and deputy director of the White House…
Impact: Monarez was fired as CDC director, illustrating the administration's approach to health leadership.
Aug 19, 2026 · 101 articles
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