Trump Appoints Ex-Rep. Dave Weldon as CDC Director

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former Florida Rep. Dave Weldon, a physician and vaccine safety skeptic, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Weldon, known for his critical stance on the CDC's vaccine safety oversight, has previously advocated for moving vaccine safety oversight to an independent agency. His appointment aligns with Trump's aim to restore public trust in federal health authorities, which he claims have engaged in misinformation. Weldon's past involvement in controversial issues, such as the Terri Schiavo case, and his conservative views on social issues, are also noted.