Former Coast Guard Doctor Nominated as CDC Director Amidst Agency Turmoil
President Trump has put forth Dr. Erica Schwartz, a former deputy surgeon general and decorated military physician, as his choice to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This nomination comes as the CDC has been operating without a permanent director for much of Trump's second term, and the agency faces internal challenges and significant budget reductions. Dr. Schwartz's extensive background in public health and military medicine is highlighted as crucial for restoring scientific rigor at the CDC.
By Katty Kay