Dr. Erica Schwartz, President Trump’s third CDC director nominee, pledged to “never betray the science” during July 15 Senate confirmation hearings.
Schwartz faces skepticism over whether she will resist pressure from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has pursued vaccine policy changes.
The nominee declined to criticize Kennedy’s actions, including reported directives to suspend flu vaccination campaigns, calling such questions “hypotheticals.”
CDC has lost over 3,000 employees since Trump returned to office, with morale plummeting amid a revolving door of temporary leaders.
Schwartz previously served as deputy surgeon general and Coast Guard chief medical officer, and currently works for UnitedHealth Group.
Hearing reveals tensions over agency direction
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