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White House says ousted CDC director Susan Monarez was 'not aligned' with President Trump's mission
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1:22Now Playing"The president has the authority to fire those who are not aligned with his mission."
When asked about CDC Director Susan Monarez being ousted, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said "this woman has never received a vote in her life."
Lawyers for Monarez said that she would not leave her post as a top public health official, despite attempts by White House officials and RFK Jr. to oust her for "protecting the public" over "a political agenda."
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