CDC nominee Erica Schwartz pressed on whether she will resist RFK Jr’s vaccine agenda
Summary
Erica Schwartz, nominated by President Trump to lead the CDC, faced questions from senators about whether she would resist pressure from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has questioned vaccines and caused changes at the agency. Schwartz said she would follow science and be transparent but did not clearly say how she would oppose Kennedy's vaccine views.Key Facts
- Erica Schwartz is President Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- She served as deputy surgeon general in Trump’s first administration and has a background in the military and public health.
- Senators asked Schwartz if she would oppose Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vaccine stance.
- Schwartz promised to prioritize science and transparency but avoided direct answers on resisting Kennedy’s vaccine agenda.
- Kennedy has previously made controversial changes to vaccine policies and caused internal conflicts at the CDC.
- Schwartz agreed to investigate health impacts of AI data centers and expanding a World Trade Center health program in Florida.
- She holds degrees in biomedical engineering, medicine, public health, and law.
- Schwartz would be the third Trump administration nominee for CDC director after previous candidates were withdrawn or fired.
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