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.

• 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.

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