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Oct 27, 2026

CDC deputy director Jennifer Shuford to leave Trump administration after midterms

Jennifer Shuford, deputy director and chief medical officer of the CDC, confirmed she will leave the Trump administration after next week's midterm elections to spend time with family.

Oct 27, 20262 sources

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▪Sources reported by The Washington Post offered differing reasons for Jennifer Shuford's departure, citing either a family health issue or disagreement with the Trump administration's vaccine policy
▪The White House and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did not respond to requests for comment regarding Jennifer Shuford's planned departure from the CDC
▪Jennifer Shuford stated in a October 26, 2026 statement to The Washington Post that she is departing her role as CDC Deputy Director to spend more time with her family

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention1 Federal agencies1 Government and Regulatory Policy1 Trump administration1 Trump administration personnel1

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