Trump Reveals His Pick For Next CDC Director

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Former US President Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Schwartz previously served as Deputy Surgeon General during Trump's presidency.
Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Erica Schwartz to be the next CDC director. Schwartz is a Doctor of Medicine who served in the US Military and as Deputy Surgeon General during Trump's first term. She oversaw the nation's public health response to COVID-19. Trump also announced appointments for other CDC leadership positions. The current CDC director, Susan Monarez, was ousted by Trump in August 2025. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya has been serving as acting director, but his title expired in March.
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