Trump Appoints Ex-Rep. Dave Weldon as CDC Director
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former Florida congressman and medical doctor Dave Weldon to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Weldon, known for his criticism of the CDC's vaccine program and support for the debunked theory linking vaccines to autism, will require Senate confirmation. His appointment, alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the Department of Health and Human Services, signals potential shifts in vaccine policy and public health priorities. Critics express concern over the impact on the CDC's broader health mission.
