On August 8, a gunman driven by vaccine distrust fired 180 rounds into CDC headquarters in Atlanta, killing Officer David Rose. In the days after the attack, I focused on security staff and ensuring the CDC could continue its mission. On August 19, I received a directive from the Secretary's office that I now required prior approval from my political staff for CDC policy and personnel decisions. On August 21, I was told to return to Washington from Atlanta immediately, which would have meant missing Officer Rose's memorial, something I was not willing to do. (03:28–03:40)
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Asserts that Susan Monarez received a directive requiring prior approval from political staff for CDC policy and personnel decisions.
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