The perfect time to replace your Health and Human Services secretary: in the middle of a pandemic
Deborah Birx. The White House denied that a plan to replace Azar was underway, with deputy press Secretaryclaiming that “any speculation about personnel is irresponsible and a distraction from our whole-of-government response to COVID-19” in a statement on Saturday. A HHS spokesperson also brushed off reports, saying Azar is “busy responding to a global, public health crisis and doesn’t have time for palace intrigue.
Still, the writing may be on the wall for Azar. Politico notes that “senior officials’ long-standing frustrations” with him have only heightened under the pressure of the outbreak. Azar is on shakier footing withthan potential replacements Birx and Verma, who have both had visible roles as the administration has sought to project competence.
While the rapid rate of turnover among Trump’s staff has become somewhat characteristic of his administration, the president’s willingness to reshuffle leadership staff is particularly concerning in the face of a national crisis. Earlier this month, multiple reports suggested the possibility of Trump firing Dr., his infectious-disease expert.
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