CDC official resigns: Monarez’s dismissal was the final push
The former chief medical officer at the CDC, Debra Houry, revealed on Thursday that her resignation was triggered by Director Susan Monares being removed by the Trump administration, which she described as the breaking point. Houry also noted that three other CDC officials resigned the day before, citing the actions of Secretary of Health and […]
Only Trump has the authority to dismiss the CDC director, says Monarez’s lawyer.
A lawyer for Susan Monares, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), stated that only President Trump has the authority to dismiss her. “Our client received notification late tonight from the Human Resources Office at the White House saying she has been terminated. However, only the president can actually fire her […]