The Trump administration withdrew Dave Weldon's nomination for the CDC director position due to a lack of Senate votes for confirmation. Concerns arose from Weldon's controversial views on vaccines and his perceived lack of vision for the agency. His criticism of childhood vaccination and claims about vaccine-related health risks led to pushback from Senate Republicans, notably Senator Susan Collins. The failure to confirm Weldon comes amid a measles epidemic in the U.S., prompting Senator Patty Murray to call for a new nominee who values science and public health efforts.
"After Weldon's nomination was withdrawn, Murray said the Trump administration should choose a new nominee who at bare minimum believes in basic science and will help lead CDC's important work to monitor and prevent deadly outbreaks."
"Weldon seemed to lack vision or direction for the agency, the person said. Top Senate Republicans like Susan Collins of Maine had previously expressed some concerns about his views on vaccines."
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