White House withdraws controversial pick to run the CDC

Dr. Dave Weldon, Trump's pick for director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was withdrawn from consideration shortly before a scheduled Senate confirmation hearing.

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Mar 13, 2025 - 09:56
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White House withdraws controversial pick to run the CDC
Dr. Dave Weldon, who served in the House of Representatives from 1995 to 2009, is no longer a candidate to run the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. His nomination was withdrawn shortly before a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday.

Dr. Dave Weldon, Trump's pick for director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was withdrawn from consideration shortly before a scheduled Senate confirmation hearing.

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