White House confirms Trump fired CDC director after she refused to resign

white house confirms trump fired cdc director after she refused to resign

Aug. 28, 202501:21

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During a press briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that President Trump fired CDC Director Susan Monarez after she refused to resign. Leavitt added that Monarez “was not aligned” with the administration and a replacement would be announced soon.

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​  IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Aug. 28, 202501:21Fmr. CDC chief calls out ‘all-out assault on public health’ after director’s firing19:26Vance says Minneapolis church shooting is part of ‘mental health crisis’ in America01:41Now PlayingWhite House confirms Trump fired CDC director after she refused to resign01:21UP NEXTWH Fires CDC Director Amid Clashes Over Vaccine Policies02:26S&P 500 closes at record high as Nvidia releases better-than-expected earnings03:46CDC director leaves agency just weeks into job02:15Trump’s 50% tariffs on India may lead to ‘more staggering price increases’07:19Department of Transportation to take over D.C.’s Union Station02:24Bowser: Crime in D.C. has fallen but more ICE and National Guard ‘has not worked’01:46Sen. Collins met with ‘shame’ chants at ribbon-cutting event01:17Trump Signals He Wants to Fill Federal Reserve Board With Allies02:39Redistricting fight expands as more states move to redraw maps02:12Children are ‘wasting away’ and ‘dying’ because of famine in Gaza16:44President Trump continues Federal Reserve attacks with new firing attempt15:48Rubio jokes about having ‘most meaningful Labor Day’ as he holds ‘four jobs’00:22Trump on Swift and Kelce engagement: ‘I wish them a lot of luck’00:22Trump says he wants death penalty for those who commit murder in D.C.00:46Fed Governor Lisa Cook Responds After Trump Fires Her02:16Trump says he will remove Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook00:34’He’s defunding police’: Illinois governor pushes back on Trump threat to send troops to Chicago02:39During a press briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that President Trump fired CDC Director Susan Monarez after she refused to resign. Leavitt added that Monarez “was not aligned” with the administration and a replacement would be announced soon.Aug. 28, 2025Read MoreGet more newsLiveonFmr. CDC chief calls out ‘all-out assault on public health’ after director’s firing19:26Vance says Minneapolis church shooting is part of ‘mental health crisis’ in America01:41Now PlayingWhite House confirms Trump fired CDC director after she refused to resign01:21UP NEXTWH Fires CDC Director Amid Clashes Over Vaccine Policies02:26S&P 500 closes at record high as Nvidia releases better-than-expected earnings03:46CDC director leaves agency just weeks into job02:15Get more newsLiveonAdblock test (Why?) 

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