CDC Director Ousted, Top Officials Resign After Vaccine Standoff With RFK Jr.

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August 28, 2025

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Hours after the HHS secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. announced new FDA restrictions on COVID vaccines, recently confirmed CDC director Susan Monarez was abruptly fired after clashing with Kennedy over his efforts to upend vaccine policy. At least three other top CDC officials have resigned, and a fourth leader had informed colleagues she was leaving earlier this week. Here how Wednesday night’s turmoil played out.