On Tuesday, several senior leaders across the Department of Health and Human Services were put on leave, including the top scientist at the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases. 

Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, who replaced Dr. Anthony Fauci upon his retirement in 2023, was among the myriad of officials within the National Institutes of Health to be offered different positions in the public health apparatus. 

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