Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC director following monthslong vacancy
Schwartz was the third Trump nominee for CDC director in the past 18 months
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Schwartz was the third Trump nominee for CDC director in the past 18 months. The first, former Florida congressman Dr. David Weldon, saw his Senate hearing canceled in March 2025 due to insufficient senatorial support. Dr. Schwartz secured the position with a 51-44 vote, becoming the 22nd leader of the Atlanta-based institution responsible for safeguarding Americans from preventable health threats.
Furthermore, Largely due to layoffs and resignations, the agency has lost 3,000-plus employees, more than one-quarter of its workforce. Her resume includes medical and law degrees, a stint as deputy surgeon general, and a leadership position at the U.S. Coast Guard. The CDC position was one of several leadership vacancies among federal health agencies, including the U.S. surgeon general and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.
In addition, The Senate has confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), placing her at the helm of a critical public health agency grappling with significant political interference and plummeting morale. Her nomination initially faced skepticism following a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing last month. But weeks later, Cassidy said he had spoken with Schwartz after that hearing and with others who knew her, and said he had gained confidence in her.
Moreover, Getty Images When Schwartz was nominated in April, public health experts were cautiously optimistic, citing her background.
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Schwartz was the third Trump nominee for CDC director in the past 18 months.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe first, former Florida congressman Dr. David Weldon, saw his Senate hearing canceled in March 2025 due to insufficient senatorial support.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesDr. Schwartz secured the position with a 51-44 vote, becoming the 22nd leader of the Atlanta-based institution responsible for safeguarding Americans from preventable health threats.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesLargely due to layoffs and resignations, the agency has lost 3,000-plus employees, more than one-quarter of its workforce.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesHer resume includes medical and law degrees, a stint as deputy surgeon general, and a leadership position at the U.S. Coast Guard.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe CDC position was one of several leadership vacancies among federal health agencies, including the U.S. surgeon general and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesThe Senate has confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), placing her at the helm of a critical public health agency grappling with significant political interference and plummeting morale.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesHer nomination initially faced skepticism following a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing last month.
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But weeks later, Cassidy said he had spoken with Schwartz after that hearing and with others who knew her, and said he had gained confidence in her.
according to New York Post — NewsGetty Images When Schwartz was nominated in April, public health experts were cautiously optimistic, citing her background.
according to New York Post — NewsHowever, weeks later, Senator Cassidy indicated he had gained confidence in Dr. Schwartz after further discussions with her and those familiar with her work.
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