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flag Dr. Ralph Abraham, CDC’s second-in-command, is resigning due to family reasons, ending a controversial tenure marked by opposition to COVID-19 mandates.

flag Dr. Ralph Abraham, former Louisiana surgeon general and congressman, is stepping down as principal deputy director of the CDC, citing unforeseen family obligations. flag Appointed in November 2024, he served as the agency’s second-in-command and was known for opposing COVID-19 mandates and promoting unproven treatments. flag His departure comes amid leadership changes under the Trump administration’s public health overhaul. flag The CDC praised his contributions to emergency response and preparedness, but his tenure drew scrutiny for controversial health policy positions. flag No successor has been named.

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