Trump to Nominate Doctor Who Has Publicly Supported Vaccines as C.D.C. Director
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The Trump administration has nominated Dr. Erica Schwartz, a vaccine supporter and former deputy surgeon general, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Schwartz's nomination signals a shift away from vaccine skepticism within the administration.
The Trump administration has nominated Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Schwartz is a physician and vaccine supporter who served as a deputy surgeon general during President Trump's first term. She holds degrees in biomedical engineering, medicine, public health, and law, making her a highly qualified candidate. If confirmed, Dr. Schwartz would face the task of managing CDC employees who have survived layoffs and plummeting public trust. The nomination is seen as a signal that the administration is moving away from vaccine skepticism. Dr. Schwartz is a Navy officer and retired rear admiral in the US Public Health Service.
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