CDC Leadership Turmoil Under HHS Secretary RFK Jr.
News Context
At a glance
- President Donald Trump has nominated Erica Schwartz to serve as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention amid ongoing turmoil at the agency under Health and...
- The nomination comes as the CDC continues to experience significant leadership instability and workforce reductions during the Trump administration's second term.
- The last CDC director, Susan Monarez, was ousted more than 210 days ago, triggering concerns about leadership continuity.
President Donald Trump has nominated Erica Schwartz to serve as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention amid ongoing turmoil at the agency under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The nomination comes as the CDC continues to experience significant leadership instability and workforce reductions during the Trump administration’s second term. According to NPR reporting, the agency has operated without a Senate-confirmed director for extended periods, with acting leadership limited by the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998.