David Weldon
David Weldon is a prominent physician and politician who has been nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). With a background in medicine and public health, Weldon has served as a member of the US House of Representatives and has a strong interest in health policy and disease prevention. His recent nomination places him at the forefront of public health decisions, especially in the context of ongoing challenges such as infectious diseases and health crises in the United States.
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David Weldon was the first candidate for the CDC director position but was not confirmed due to concerns about his vaccination skepticism.
Etats-Unis : la directrice de la principale agence sanitaire limogée sur fond de divergences sur la politique vaccinale
France· 2025-08-28
David Weldon was Trump's first choice for CDC director before Monarez was nominated.
CDC director Susan Monarez ousted for refusing ‘to rubber-stamp unscientific’ orders, say lawyers | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2025-08-28
Former Florida congressman Dr. David Weldon was yanked from contention to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Elise Stefanik: Trump pulls Elise Stefanik's nomination to serve in UN after last-minute panic
India· 2025-03-27
David Weldon withdrew from serving as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Trump withdraws Elise Stefanik's nomination to be UN ambassadorUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-27
David Weldon's nomination to head the CDC was withdrawn by the White House due to a lack of necessary votes for confirmation.
Who is David Weldon? Trump’s CDC director pick withdrawn by White House hours before confirmation hearingIndia· 2025-03-13
The White House is pulling the nomination of Dave Weldon for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director.
Trump White House pulls nomination of David Weldon as CDC director
United States· 2025-03-13
The confirmation hearing for Dr. David Weldon, Trump’s pick to head the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is scheduled for March 13.
Trump’s pick to lead FDA tells senators he’d look into food, abortion pill, vaccine advisersUnited States· 2025-03-06
