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Trump's CDC Nominee Dave Weldon Faces Scrutiny Over Vaccine Views

The former congressman and physician is set for a Senate hearing where his past vaccine skepticism and public health policies will be key topics of debate.

FILE - Former Congressman Dr. David Weldon speaks in The Villages, Fla., on May 31, 2012. (AP Photo/Brendan Farrington, File)
A general view of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia September 30, 2014.
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Overview

  • Dave Weldon, a former Republican congressman and internal medicine physician, has been nominated by President Trump to lead the CDC, pending Senate confirmation.
  • Weldon has faced criticism for past statements linking vaccines to autism, a claim widely debunked by scientific research, though his current stance remains unclear.
  • In prepared testimony, Weldon reportedly plans to recommend the measles vaccine for children and aims to restore public confidence in the CDC if confirmed.
  • While in Congress, Weldon supported significant public health initiatives like PEPFAR but also introduced controversial policies such as the Weldon Amendment, which restricts abortion-related funding.
  • The Senate hearing is expected to focus on Weldon’s vaccine safety criticisms, alignment with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and his plans for the future of the CDC.