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Why was the CDC director fired?

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The CDC director, Susan Minares, was fired less than a month into her role due to not aligning with the president's health agenda and refusing to support directives she considered unscientific, especially regarding vaccine policies. Her dismissal occurred amid sweeping changes to vaccine recommendations and resignations of other senior CDC officials.

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  • CDC director Susan Minares was dismissed less than a month after being sworn in.
  • White House cited misalignment with the president's health agenda as the reason. 10s
  • Minares' attorneys denied her resignation or firing, citing her scientific integrity. 20s
  • Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made major changes to vaccine policies, including withdrawing COVID-19 shot recommendations for certain groups. 39s
  • Four senior CDC officials resigned, expressing concerns over new vaccination guidelines. 1m 18s
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New CDC director fired only weeks into the role

Susan Minares was fired because she was 'not aligned with the president's agenda of making America healthy again,' according to a White House spokesman.

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New CDC director fired only weeks into the role

Minares' attorneys accused Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of targeting her for refusing to support what they called unscientific directives.

New CDC director fired only weeks into the role
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New CDC director fired only weeks into the role

Kennedy made sweeping changes to vaccine policies, including withdrawing COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for pregnant women and healthy children.

New CDC director fired only weeks into the role
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New CDC director fired only weeks into the role

Health and Human Services did not provide a reason for Minares' departure and did not address the resignations of other senior officials.

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