Trump's ousting of CDC Director Susan Monarez triggered a wave of resignations and prompted a walkout at the agency's Atlanta facility on Thursday. Monarez refused to vacate her post despite being fired. The targeted replacement is a biotech investor with close ties to Trump ally Peter Thiel. The investor has worked alongside Kennedy since last November and was tasked with implementing the "Make America Healthy Again" agenda. The firings and walkout produced immediate staffing upheaval at the CDC's Atlanta operations and raised concerns about political influence over public health leadership. The situation remains developing and may lead to further changes.
Trump's ousting of CDC Director Susan Monarez has led to a wave of resignations and a walkout at the agency's Atlanta facility on Thursday. Despite her firing, Monarez has refused to leave her post.
Background: The biotech investor, who is close to Trump ally Peter Thiel, has been working alongside Kennedy since last November and has been tasked with implementing the " Make America Healthy Again" agenda.
Editor's note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
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