Breaking: White House pulls nomination of Dave Weldon as CDC director

Sources say concerns about Weldon, a longtime vaccine critic, forced the decision.

Log In    Subscribe BREAKING NEWS   White House pulls nomination of Dave Weldon as CDC director hours before hearing By Sarah Owermohle and Lizzy Lawrence Brendan Farrington/AP The Trump administration is withdrawing the nomination of Dave Weldon as its pick to run the CDC, according to two sources familiar with the decision. The former Florida lawmaker was set to appear before the Senate health committee this morning. The sources said the administration had concerns about Weldon's longtime vaccine criticism.  READ MORE Sign up for D.C. Diagnosis Washington never stops. Cut through the noise with our essential updates on health care politics and policy. Learn more. In Case You Missed It 1   CDC's reported study on vaccines and autism could test RFK Jr.'s pledges to a key senator By John Wilkerson 2   'Deliberate trauma': SAMHSA employees detail a federal agency in shambles By O. Rose Broderick 3   RFK Jr.'s 'MAHA' commission meets for the first time — behind closed doors By Isabella Cueto 4   Columbia scientists reel as Trump administration cancels grants, hitting broad suite of research By Jason Mast Get 50% off your first year of STAT+ Have your finger on the pulse of the biotech, pharma, and life science industries with a STAT+ subscription. Subscribe Now STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2025, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us