Trump to Nominate Acting CDC Director Susan Monarez for Permanent Role
Washington, D.C. – Former President Donald Trump is set to nominate Dr. Susan Monarez, the current acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as the agency’s permanent leader, according to a White House official.
Dr. Monarez, who stepped into the acting director position earlier this year, has an extensive background in public health and national security. Before leading the CDC, she served as deputy director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), an initiative focused on groundbreaking medical research. She has also held senior roles in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the National Security Council, where she played a key role in health security initiatives.
Her nomination comes after the withdrawal of Dr. Dave Weldon, whose controversial views on vaccines raised concerns. If confirmed by the Senate, Monarez will oversee the CDC’s response to pressing public health challenges, including recent measles outbreaks, the ongoing fight against avian flu, and increasing vaccine hesitancy among Americans.
With a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin and postdoctoral training at Stanford University, Monarez brings a strong scientific background to the agency. Her leadership is expected to steer the CDC toward rebuilding public trust and improving national health policies after recent criticisms of the agency’s pandemic response.
The CDC, which operates with an annual budget exceeding $9 billion, is responsible for controlling infectious diseases, managing chronic illness prevention programs, and overseeing emergency health responses. Trump’s decision to nominate Monarez signals a shift toward appointing officials with diverse public health and policy expertise rather than exclusively career CDC scientists.
The nomination process will now move to the Senate, where lawmakers will evaluate her qualifications and vision for the agency. If confirmed, Monarez will play a crucial role in shaping the future of American public health efforts.
Source : Swifteradio.com
