Dave Weldon
Dave Weldon is a political figure nominated by President Donald Trump for the role of director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), noted for his controversial views on vaccination, which have raised concerns among health experts regarding his potential influence on public health policy.
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In March, President Trump withdrew the nomination of vaccine critic Dave Weldon.
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Norway· 2025-08-28
Dave Weldon was Trump's first pick for CDC director before being withdrawn.
Trump pick for CDC director ousted weeks after Senate confirmation
United Kingdom· 2025-08-28
She was nominated to lead the agency after President Donald Trump withdrew his first nominee, former Florida Rep. Dave Weldon.
Dr. Susan Monarez confirmed to lead CDC
United States· 2025-07-30
Former Rep. Dr. Dave Weldon was the administration's first nominee for CDC director.
CDC vaccine advisory meeting should be postponed amid bias concerns, Cassidy saysUnited States· 2025-06-24
Dr. Dave Weldon was nominated to direct the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention before his nomination was withdrawn.
White House withdraws another key nomination with last-minute pivot to MAHA influencer for US surgeon generalUnited States· 2025-05-07
Dr. Dave Weldon's nomination to serve as CDC director was withdrawn due to concerns about his comments on vaccines.
White House to nominate Dr. Susan Monarez to lead CDCUnited States· 2025-03-24President Donald Trump announced that he was tapping former U.S. Rep. Dr. Dave Weldon for the role last year.
DeSantis pushes Ladapo for CDC director roleUnited States· 2025-03-24
Dave Weldon, the Republican tipped to head the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), was withdrawn by the Trump administration to be its candidate for the public health agency.
14 things the Trump administration did this weekUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-14
Dr. Dave Weldon had his nomination withdrawn to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Dr. Oz Faces Senators at Confirmation Hearing to Oversee Medicare and MedicaidUnited States· 2025-03-14
Dave Weldon, a 71-year-old doctor and former Republican Florida congressman, did not face a hearing as planned.
Trump administration briefing: Judge reinstates some fired workers, more tariff threats on EU | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-14
Dave Weldon, a 71-year-old doctor and former Republican Florida congressman, had his nomination to lead the CDC withdrawn on the day of his confirmation hearing.
White House pulls nomination for head of CDC on day of confirmation hearing | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-13
Dave Weldon was nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the CDC but had his nomination withdrawn before a Senate hearing.
White House withdraws CDC nominee hours before Senate hearingUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-13Dr. Dave Weldon's nomination to serve as the director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was withdrawn by the White House.
White House withdraws nomination of Dr. Dave Weldon to lead CDCUnited States· 2025-03-13Dr. Dave Weldon is a former Republican representative and President Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Senators Are Set to Question Weldon, Trump’s Pick to Head the C.D.C.United States· 2025-03-13
Dave Weldon, nominated to be the CDC director, has made similar claims about vaccines and autism.
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Hong Kong· 2025-03-08Dave Weldon is selected for the top job of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and is known for his opposition to vaccination.
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India· 2025-02-11
