5 Things to Know About Susan Monarez, Trump’s New CDC Nominee

After rescinding the nomination of Dr. David Weldon to lead the Centers for Disease Control this month, President Donald Trump named CDC Acting Director Susan Monarez as his nominee to fill the post. Monarez has served as the CDC interim chief since late January and was previously deputy director of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) during the Biden administration. Trump wrote in a Truth Social post on March 24 that Monarez “brings decades of experience championing Innovation, Transparency, and strong Public Health Systems.” “As an incredible mother and dedicated public servant, Dr. Monarez understands the importance of protecting our children, our communities, and our future,” Trump said....