Summary
The Trump administration withdrew its nomination of Dave Weldon for CDC Director on the day of his confirmation hearing, amid scrutiny over his anti-vaccine views.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., also a vaccine skeptic, reportedly found Weldon “wasn’t ready” for the role. Weldon expressed surprise at the withdrawal, stating Kennedy was “very upset” by the decision.
Democrats, including Senator Patty Murray, criticized the nomination, citing public health risks amid ongoing measles outbreaks.
I’m honestly just surprised this guy somehow crossed the Republicans’ line. Hegseth, RFK, and Gabbard all got confirmed for positions they were not just unqualified for but actively dangerous in.
They need to bathe him some more in conspiracies before he’s ready again. That’s the issue.
They put a Russian asset in charge of national intelligence. Apparently this guy didn’t pass the Imapieceofshit litmus test.
