US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired Chief of Staff Heather Flick Melanson and Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Hannah Anderson, just months into their roles. The move comes amid Kennedy's broader effort to restructure the agency.

Kennedy Jr. has fired two of his top aides in an abrupt shakeup of the leadership at the nation’s sprawling health department, two people familiar with the matter told CNN. Kennedy this week ousted chief of staff Heather Flick Melanson and deputy chief of staff for policy Hannah Anderson,

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed two senior officials who were appointed by President Donald Trump.