CDC Leadership Crisis: Trump’s Controversial Pick Raises Alarm for Public Health
March 27, 2025
President Trump’s nomination of Susan Monarez as CDC director is a grave disservice to the American people and a blatant attempt to undermine Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s efforts to revolutionize public health in the United States. This decision, coupled with the rejection of Dr. David Weldon, reeks of backroom deals and a desperate clinging to failed policies.
The House and Senate initially complained that Kennedy lacked a medical background for his HHS role. In response, Kennedy selected Dr. David Weldon, a physician and former congressman, to lead the CDC. This choice addressed concerns about medical expertise in key health positions. However, in a shocking turn of events, Trump pulled Weldon’s nomination just hours before his confirmation hearing, only to put forward Monarez, a Fauci cronie.