Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association, informed the outlet that Monarez “values science, is a solid researcher, and has a history of being a good manager. We’re looking forward to working with her.”

A low point for the firm

The reported ouster comes at what seems like a nadir for the CDC. The firm has actually lost numerous personnel from layoffs and buyouts. Important health programs have actually been shuttered or hindered. Harmful rhetoric and health false information from Kennedy and other health authorities in the Trump administration have actually made once-respected CDC professionals feel damned by the public and targets of hate. Kennedy himself has actually incorrectly called the COVID-19 shots the “deadliest vaccine ever made” and the CDC a “cesspool of corruption,” .

On August 8, a shooter deformed by vaccine disinformation opened fire on the CDC school. Of almost 500 shots fired, about 200 struck 6 CDC structures as frightened personnel dove for security. One regional policemans was eliminated in the event. The shooter had actually particularly targeted the CDC for the shooting and blamed COVID-19 vaccines for his health issue.

Extra exits reported

After news broke of Monarez’s elimination, Stat News reported that a wave of CDC management has actually resigned. The high ranking resignations consist of: Daniel Jernigan, director of the National Center for Emerging Zoonotic Infectious Diseases; Deb Houry, Chief Medical Officer; and Demetre Daskalakis, director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases.

“I am not able to serve in this role any longer because of the ongoing weaponization of public health,” Daskalakis stated in a message to personnel seen by Stat.

“I am committed to protecting the public’s health, but the ongoing changes prevent me from continuing in my job as a leader of the agency,” Houry composed in message to personnel. Houry included that science needs to “never be censored or subject to political interpretations.”

Earlier today, Politico reported that Jennifer Layden, director of the firm’s Office of Public Health Data, Surveillance, and Technology, has actually likewise resigned.

8/27/2025 8:15 pm ET: This post has actually been upgraded to consist of the social networks post from HHS, reporting from the Washington Post on the scenarios around Monarez’s exit, extra resignations reported by Stat and Politico, and the declaration from Monarez’s legal representatives.