Trump’s nominee for the top CDC role would join the agency at a time of great turmoil and uncertainty for medical research.

FILE - Former Congressman Dr. David Weldon speaks in The Villages ... link between childhood vaccines and autism, and accused the CDC of short-circuiting research that might show otherwise.

Weldon – a former congressman ... as one of utmost importance." He added: "Dave will prioritise transparency, competence, and high standards at CDC […He] will proudly restore the CDC to ...

President Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Dave Weldon to lead the CDC, just hours before he was due to appear in front of a Senate confirmation hearing, which has now been cancelled.

March 13, 2025 White House withdraws vaccine critic Weldon for CDC director The White House withdrew President Donald Trump's nomination of former Republican congressman and vaccine critic Dave ...

Glen Weldon is a host of NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast. He reviews books, movies, comics and more for the NPR Arts Desk. Over the course of his career, he has spent time as a theater critic ...