Trump Nominates Former Congressman Dave Weldon as CDC Director

The appointment of Weldon, a physician and vaccine safety critic, signals plans for reform at the CDC during Trump's upcoming administration.

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Dr. Dave Weldon, a former Florida congressman and medical doctor, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Weldon has a history of advocating for vaccine safety reforms, including proposing legislation to transfer vaccine safety research from the CDC to an independent agency.
The nomination aligns with Trump's broader plans to overhaul public health agencies, citing a loss of public trust and the need for greater transparency and accountability.
Weldon's past positions on vaccine safety, including questioning links between vaccines and autism, have drawn praise from vaccine skeptics but criticism from many in the scientific community.
If confirmed, Weldon will be the first CDC director to undergo Senate confirmation, a process expected to scrutinize his vision for the agency's future.