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Dave Weldon

Tracked across 5 events · 211 articles · First seen Mar 13, 2025 · Last active Aug 19, 2026

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Impact: Dave Weldon was the Trump administration's first pick to run the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but his Senate confirmation hearing was canceled due to insufficient senatorial support.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
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The U.S. Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the 22nd director of the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in a 51-44 vote on August 5, 2026, ending nearly a year…
Impact: As the first Trump nominee for CDC director, his withdrawal in 2025 highlighted the difficulty of filling the role. His failed nomination contributed to the agency's instability.
Jul 15, 2026 · 148 articles
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Impact: Dave Weldon was President Donald Trump's initial choice for United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director, but his nomination was withdrawn due to vaccine skepticism.
Aug 27, 2025 · 16 articles
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Apr 16, 2026 · 34 articles
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Apr 21, 2026 · 7 articles
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