Susan Monarez, President Donald Trump’s nominee for CDC director, stated during her Senate confirmation hearing on June 25, 2025, that vaccines are “life-saving” and she has not seen evidence linking them to autism. This stance contrasts with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has questioned vaccine safety. Monarez, a career public health official, emphasized prioritizing vaccine availability and using advanced technologies for early outbreak detection if confirmed. She would lead the CDC amid challenges like measles outbreaks and budget cuts.
Trump US CDC nominee backs vaccines as life-saving
