White House pulls nomination of Dave Weldon as CDC director hours before hearing
The White House has pulled the nomination of Dave Weldon as CDC director hours before heh was set to appear for his confirmation hearing.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is withdrawing the nomination of Dave Weldon as its pick to run the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to two sources familiar with the decision. The former Florida lawmaker was set to appear before the Senate health committee on Thursday morning.
The sources said the administration had concerns about Weldon’s longtime vaccine criticism.
