(GoRealNewsNow.com) – Signaling a significant shift from the agency’s mismanagement and political bias under previous leadership, President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Susan Monarez as the next Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director.
See the tweet below.
Monarez, an infectious disease researcher with extensive government experience, is set to work closely with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to restore American confidence in public health leadership after the pandemic damaged credibility for years.
The President emphasized Monarez’s extensive experience in innovation, transparency, and public health systems.
Monarez will step up as the acting director. Her nomination replaces Dr. David Weldon, who failed to receive Senate support.
Dr. Monarez, with a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, completed postdoctoral training in Microbiology and Immunology at Stanford University.
Her background makes her a strong candidate for addressing challenging health issues. Monarez boasts experience from working with agencies like the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the National Security Council.
Monarez’s nomination marks a significant first. She is the inaugural CDC director candidate to require Senate confirmation due to a legislative change in 2022.
President Trump credits her as being an “incredible mother and dedicated public servant,” hinting at her commitment to her duties.
Her collaboration with RFK Jr. is expected to focus on high accountability, ensuring standards for disease prevention meet public expectations amid ongoing threats like measles and bird flu.
Trump’s criticism of the CDC’s political bias and mismanagement highlights the need for Monarez to restore public confidence.
Her past leadership roles in international health initiatives and federal biomedical research promise substantive change.
The Senate will question Monarez on her involvement in contentious CDC decisions, including vaccine research.
The stakes are high, with significant workforce cuts potentially affecting up to 30% of CDC staff. Trump’s nomination of Monarez as CDC director could not come at a more critical juncture for ensuring the agency’s future aligns with its mission to protect public health.
By selecting a nominee with both scientific credentials and an outsider perspective, the President aims to restore an agency that many patriots believe lost its way during the pandemic years.
🚨President Donald J. Trump announces the nomination of Dr. Susan Monarez to serve as the next Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) pic.twitter.com/m6LKEI1wkP
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) March 24, 2025
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