Nomination Withdrawal
withdrew Dr. David Weldon's nomination to lead the due to insufficient Republican support for confirmation, despite his alignment with anti-vaccine sentiments alongside Health Secretary
Weldon's nomination faced opposition from several senators, including , , and , over concerns about his vaccine skepticism and its alignment with the administration's health policies.
Political and Public Reaction
Senators and others expressed serious concerns about Weldon's views on vaccines, highlighting the danger of appointing someone who believes in debunked vaccine safety claims to lead the CDC.
Democrats and public health advocates celebrated the withdrawal, viewing Weldon's nomination as a threat to public health, especially in the context of a measles outbreak and the need for reliable vaccine information.