Trump names Dave Weldon as his pick to direct the CDC
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday announced that Dave Weldon is his choice to serve as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, a sweeping U.S. agency with a $17.
Trump picks former congressman Dave Weldon of Florida to lead CDC
Weldon, 71, is a medical doctor and former lawmaker who served in the House, representing Florida. The former congressman has been a strong critic of the CDC, especially its vaccine program. Weldon has championed the long-debunked notion that thimerosal, a vaccine preservative, is linked to autism.
From CDC to labor secretary: See Trump's top picks for Cabinet roles
Trump announced a slew of cabinet announcement on Friday as he begins to shape his Cabinet for his second term.
Former Florida congressman Dave Weldon picked as CDC director
While in Congress, Weldon introduced a bill that would give responsibility for the nation's vaccine safety to an independent agency within the HHS.
Trump picks Marty Makary to lead FDA, Dave Weldon to run CDC
Makary and Weldon, who have criticized the agencies they may soon run, were joined by Janette Nesheiwat, Trump’s pick to be surgeon general.
Trump Chooses Dr. David Weldon, a Former Congressman, to Lead the C.D.C.
In selecting a doctor who is skeptical of vaccine safety, the president-elect is emphasizing his commitment to reforming the role of federal health agencies in radical ways.
Trump rounds out health team with CDC, FDA picks
President-elect Trump rounded out his health team for his upcoming White House term by announcing his Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and surgeon general picks on Friday.
What to know about Trump's picks for CDC, FDA and surgeon general
In a flurry of picks on Friday evening, Trump named three choices for top health jobs. Together they would help the incoming president shift the priorities of agencies that are key to public health.
Possible spending cuts to CDC, HHS could impact MS Dept. of Health programs. Read how
GOP spending cuts in 2025, Trump's picks for nation's top health offices, could have a negative impact in Mississippi.
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