Transcript: Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," April 19, 2026
Summary
Dr. Jerome Adams, former U.S. Surgeon General, discussed the recent nomination of Dr. Erica Schwartz to lead the CDC and vaccine-related challenges during an interview. He praised Dr. Schwartz's qualifications but expressed concern about political interference and vaccine skepticism within the Health and Human Services department amid rising measles cases.Key Facts
- Dr. Erica Schwartz was nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the CDC.
- Dr. Schwartz has an MD, JD, MPH, and over 20 years of public health experience including service in the Coast Guard.
- Dr. Schwartz previously served as Deputy Surgeon General under Dr. Adams.
- There is concern about political influence on CDC leadership and vaccine policies.
- The acting CDC director recently delayed a report showing COVID vaccines reduced emergency room visits.
- Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gave a cautious but overall positive statement supporting the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine in Congress.
- Measles infections in the U.S. have surpassed 1,700 cases in the first four months of 2026.
- The White House has reportedly asked Secretary Kennedy to avoid negative statements about vaccines ahead of the midterm elections.
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