Weldon CDC Nomination Withdrawn Amid Vaccine Concerns

The White House has withdrawn the nomination of Dave Weldon, a former Florida congressman known for his vaccine skepticism, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This decision came shortly before Weldon was due to testify before a Senate health committee, as it became apparent he lacked sufficient support for confirmation. Weldon, who has promoted debunked theories linking vaccines to autism, was closely aligned with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., another figure known for anti-vaccine views. Concerns about Weldon's stance on vaccines and his readiness for the CDC role contributed to the withdrawal. His nomination faced significant opposition, with some public health advocates arguing that his views on vaccines were disqualifying for a leadership role in federal health policy. Weldon is the third Trump administration nominee to be withdrawn before a confirmation hearing.