Three outlets reported that Alex Azar could be replaced as Health and Human Services secretary amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The Trump administration is looking to replace Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar as the coronavirus pandemic continues, according to multiple news reports.reported on Saturday that a shortlist of possible replacements for the HHS secretary had been drawn up by officials, quoting four sources apparently"familiar with the discussions."
CNN later reported an administration official had confirmed plans to remove Azar from the HHS department over his response to the coronavirus outbreak. A HHS spokeswoman rejected the reports, telling the broadcaster that the secretary did not have time for"palace intrigue" and was busy responding to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar speaks during a coronavirus press briefing on March 30, 2020., Coronavirus Response Coordinator Deborah Birx and Seema Verma, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator, are on the shortlist of Azar replacements., White House Deputy Press Secretary Judd Deere said reports of plans to replace Azar were"irresponsible" speculation.
"The Department of Health and Human Services, under the leadership of Secretary Azar, continues to lead on a number of the President's priorities," he said."Any speculation about personnel is irresponsible and a distraction from our whole-of-government response to COVID-19."has contacted the White House and HHS for comment. This article will be updated with any responses.
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