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White House Reportedly Considering Ousting Health Secretary Azar in Middle of Pandemic
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| Contributor | BrentinCO |
| Last Edited | BrentinCO Apr 26, 2020 09:36am |
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| Author | Daniel Politi |
| News Date | Sunday, April 26, 2020 03:35:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | The White House is analyzing a plan to get rid of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar as the country continues to fight back against the spread of the coronavirus, according to multiple reports. Azar’s ouster is being considered after weeks of growing tensions between the secretary and top administration officials amid broad criticism about the way the White House failed to act quickly to stem the coronavirus crisis. The Wall Street Journal and Politico were first to report on the talks to replace Azar. CNN also confirmed the discussions were taking place, citing a senior administration official.
Some in the White House are hesitant to push for the removal of the head of HHS as the pandemic continues to rage, saying that it would help Trump critics argue that the administration’s response to COVID-19 has been far from stellar. But the discussions over Azar’s future have increased amid growing criticism of his actions in the early days of the coronavirus response as well as more recent frustrations. Azar, meanwhile, has few allies in the West Wing who could come to his defense. |
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