“Trump-appointed CDC deputy director Jennifer Shuford resigns after six months” — what this page in the network covers. Jennifer Shuford, the deputy director and chief medical officer of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is resigning after just six months in the role. Appointed by President Donald Trump in April as part of a four-person senior leadership team, Shuford announced her departure i Appointed by President Donald Trump in April as part of a four-person senior leadership team, Shuford announced her departure in an agency email obtained by The Guardian, citing a desire to spend more time with her family.
Her exit is expected to occur after the midterm elections. Shuford’s resignation adds to the turnover in the CDC’s top ranks during the Trump administration, which has seen multiple leadership changes at the public health agency. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.