US EditionKennedy names deputy Jim O’Neill as acting CDC director after Monarez ouster
Jim O'Neill's appointment follows the firing of Susan Monarez over vaccine policy conflicts, triggering resignations and protests at the CDC amid efforts to reshape public health leadership.
- The White House appointed Jim O’Neill as the acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to The Washington Post.
- Jim O’Neill replaces Susan Monarez, who was fired the previous day for not aligning with President Donald Trump’s mission.
- Monarez's lawyers stated she was dismissed for not aligning with President Donald Trump’s agenda.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declined to comment on Monarez's firing during an appearance on Fox and Friends.
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White House taps RFK Jr. deputy Jim O'Neill as interim CDC director
The White House chose Jim O'Neill, a close ally of top health official Robert F. Kennedy Jr., on Thursday to serve as acting director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to sources in multip
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