Donald Trump has announced its choice to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Trump revealed on Monday that he has chosen Susan Monarez, the acting director of the office since January, to take on the role permanently.
If her nomination is confirmed by the Senate, she will be the first CDC leader in 50 years that is not a doctor – but Trump is adamant to have what is needed.
'Dr. Monarez brings tens of years of experience, for champion innovation, transparency and SRONG Public Health Systems, 'the president wrote about Truth Social.
Trump further explained that Monarez, an old federal employee, will work closely with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to “make America healthy again!”
“Americans have lost confidence in the CDC because of political bias and disastrous mismanagement,” the president said.
Monarez is a globally renowned researcher with more than two decades in health innovation.
The nominee holds a doctorate in microbiology and immunology at the University of Wisconsin.
Trump revealed on Monday that he has chosen Susan Monarez, the acting director of the CDC since January, to take the role permanently
Monarez is a globally renowned researcher with more than two decades in health innovation
She aimed her postdoctoral research in microbiology and immunology at Stanford University.
Monarez previously served as deputy director at the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (Arpa-H).
Arpa-H is a small US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that was founded in 2022 to help develop health technology breakthrough.
Monarez has worked for the HHS, the Office of Science and Technology policy of the White House and the National Security Council.
She has even held leading functions at the Department of Homeland Security and at the Biomedical Advanced Research Projects Authority in HHS, in addition to serving a number of scientific advice panels.
Her CDC Bio is: 'Dr. Monarez led high-impact initiatives that focus on the ethical use of artificial intelligence and machine learning to support improved health results … '
She also focused on the affordability and accessibility of health care, the end of opioid epidemic and tackling differences in material morality throughout her career.
“She has various solid attributes: strong respect for scientific -based decision -making, has successfully worked in the government, has managed programs in complex environments and is an expert in infectious diseases,” Dr. Georges Benjamin, executive director of the American Public Health Association, in an e -mail.
In his detailed announcement, Trump also pointed to the admirable qualities of Monarez outside the lab.
The CDC head office is located in Atlanta, Georgia. Monarez has been temporarily leading the office since January
The shocking nomination -pick comes about two weeks after the president suddenly withdrew his original nomination by Dave Weldon
'As an incredible mother and dedicated civil servant, Dr. understands Monarez the importance of protecting our children, our communities and our future, “he said.
Trump's traditional nomination-pick comes less than two weeks after the White House his appointment of Dr. Dave Weldon had withdrawn for the director of the CDC for his confirmation hearing.
Weldon, a doctor and former congressman from Florida, was drained by Trump to lead the CDC.
People who are familiar with the situation, however, said that Axios was concerned about the Trump government about Weldon's criticism of vaccines.
CDC directors have the task of making vaccine recommendations. It is unclear what the exact positions of Moarez are on vaccines.
Weldon was closing closely with RFK, who was one of the leading anti-vaccin activists of the nation.
But one of the sources who spoke with Axios claimed that RFK said that Weldon was not suitable for the role.
Weldon said the news broadcasts that his nomination was withdrawn because “there were not enough voices to get me confirmed.”
President Donald Trump said that Monarez will work closely with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Minister of Health and Human Services
Trump made the shocking announcement about his new CDC nomination on Truth Social on Monday
The CDC is located in Atlanta, Georgia and has a core budget of more than $ 9 billion for the tax year 2025.
Current and former CDC employees revealed to the Associated Press that Monarez has not held a 'All-Hands' meeting at the agency in the past two months and has not been a current leader.
The New York Times reported that she spent weeks away from Atlanta. A commentary part on the internal website of the CDC for employees to share their thoughts would be allegedly disabled after people said they wanted more communication with her.
“She has communicated almost nothing with staff,” said a current employee anonymously.
Higher UPS within the CDC reportedly interpreted Trump's executive orders with little to no guidance from Monarez.
Monarez reportedly gave priority to the relationship of the CDC with the White House and the HHS.
For example, she worked with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) to plan CDC reductions, a former officer told the New York Times.
