Trump-appointed CDC deputy director to resign after six months on the job
The Guardian Health's headline. Reported by The Guardian Health, The New York Times, The New York Times Politics, The Guardian World.
What the sources say, in brief
According to The New York Times, Dr. Jennifer Shuford, a Trump-appointed CDC deputy director and former Texas health official, is resigning. The Times headline gives her tenure as four months. The Guardian reported, citing an agency email it obtained, that she will resign after six months on the job and is expected to leave after the midterm elections. The Guardian quotes her saying she wants to spend more time with her family. The sources describe her as the deputy director and chief medical officer of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The story is developing, and no further details are available in the excerpts supplied.
Key points
- The New York Times reported that Jennifer Shuford is resigning as CDC deputy director.
- The Guardian reported that Shuford will resign after six months on the job, according to an agency email.
- The Guardian said Shuford is expected to leave after the midterm elections.
- The Guardian quoted Shuford saying she wants to spend more time with her family.
- The New York Times described Shuford as a respected former Texas health official appointed by President Trump.
What we know
- Jennifer Shuford is the CDC deputy director and chief medical officer, according to The Guardian.
- The Guardian reported her resignation was disclosed in an agency email it obtained.
- The New York Times described Shuford as a respected former Texas health official appointed by President Trump.
What happens next
- The Guardian reported Shuford is expected to leave her post after the midterm elections.
Sources differ: The New York Times headline gives her tenure as four months, while The Guardian says six months.
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Trump-appointed CDC deputy director to resign after six months on the job. According to The New York Times, Dr. Jennifer Shuford, a Trump-appointed CDC deputy director and former Texas health official, is resigning. The Times headline gives her tenure as four months. The Guardian reported, citing an agency email it obtained, that she will resign after six months on the job and is expected to leave after the midterm elections. The Guardian quotes her saying she wants to spend more time with her family. The sources describe her as the deputy director and chief medical officer of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The story is developing, and no further details are available in the excerpts supplied. Covered by 4 publications. The Guardian Health: Trump-appointed CDC deputy director to resign after six months on the job. The New York Times: Trump-Appointed CDC Deputy Director Jennifer Shuford Resigns After 4 Months. The New York Times Politics: Trump-Appointed CDC Deputy Director Jennifer Shuford Resigns After 4 Months. The Guardian World: Trump-appointed CDC deputy director to resign after six months on the job.
Who is covering it
- The Guardian Health United Kingdom 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’ The deputy director and chief medical officer of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will resign after six months on the job, according to an agency email obtained by the Guard 27 Oct · Tier 1
- The New York Times United States Trump-Appointed CDC Deputy Director Jennifer Shuford Resigns After 4 Months Dr. Jennifer Shuford, a respected former Texas health official, had been appointed by President Trump to help steady the agency. 27 Oct · Tier 2
- The New York Times Politics United States Trump-Appointed CDC Deputy Director Jennifer Shuford Resigns After 4 Months Dr. Jennifer Shuford, a respected former Texas health official, had been appointed by President Trump to help steady the agency. 27 Oct · Tier 2
- The Guardian World United Kingdom 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’ The deputy director and chief medical officer of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will resign after six months on the job, according to an agency email obtained by the Guard 27 Oct · Tier 2
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