White House pulls nomination for head of CDC on day of confirmation hearing

Summary

The Trump administration withdrew its nomination of Dave Weldon for CDC Director on the day of his confirmation hearing, amid scrutiny over his anti-vaccine views.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., also a vaccine skeptic, reportedly found Weldon "wasn't ready" for the role. Weldon expressed surprise at the withdrawal, stating Kennedy was "very upset" by the decision.

Democrats, including Senator Patty Murray, criticized the nomination, citing public health risks amid ongoing measles outbreaks.