Trump picks Erica Schwartz as next head of CDC
The CDC had gone months without a permanent director after the last leader was ousted.
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Notable Quotes
"It is my honour to nominate the incredibly talented Dr Erica Schwartz, MD, JD, MPH, as my Director of the CDC."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"She is a STAR!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I think this new team is really going to be able to revolutionize CDC and get it back on track."
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , Activist
"she lacks the basic ethics and morals to lead the CDC."
— Aaron Siri , Activist
"It’s possible, certainly."
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , Activist
Key People
Lawyer criticizing Schwartz’s nomination over her past promotion of vaccinations.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
A Coast Guard rear admiral and former deputy surgeon general under Trump.
Jay Bhattacharya is the director of the National Institutes of Health, now serving as the acting director of the CDC.
Texas health commissioner named as CDC’s deputy director and chief medical officer.
Robert F Kennedy Jr is the HHS secretary and a longtime vaccine skeptic.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is an American environmental attorney and activist.
Former FDA administrator designated as a senior counselor for public health.
Former Walmart executive appointed as CDC deputy director and chief operating officer.
Susan Monarez was the former director of the CDC who resisted changes to vaccine policy.
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The CDC had gone months without a permanent director after the last leader was ousted.
President Trump nominated Erica Schwartz, a former deputy surgeon general, to lead the CDC, which has lacked a permanent director since August 2025.
President Trump announced the nomination of Erica Schwartz, a former deputy surgeon general, to be the next director of the CDC, following a period of instability at the agency.
The article discusses Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s stance on vaccines and the nomination of Erica Schwartz as CDC director amid internal turmoil at the agency.
President Trump announced the nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to lead the CDC, following a series of temporary leaders at the agency.
President Trump announced new leadership at the CDC, nominating former Deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz as director after multiple leadership shakeups at the health agency.
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