Trump-appointed CDC deputy director to resign after six months on the job
Jennifer Shuford is expected to leave her post after midterm elections ‘to spend more time with my family’
TL;DR
- Dr. Jennifer Shuford, CDC deputy director and chief medical officer, will resign on November 12.
- Shuford was appointed by Donald Trump in April as part of a four-person senior leadership team.
- Her resignation comes amid significant changes made by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that have been criticized for undermining vaccine trust.
- These changes include replacing vaccine advisory panel members and altering public statements on vaccines and autism.
- Dr. Erica Schwartz, CDC director, announced Shuford's departure, citing a desire to spend more time with family.
- Dr. Satish Pillai will serve as acting deputy director and chief medical officer.